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March 12, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China predicts weak coastal shipping markets in 2019 due to oversupply
  • Box shipping in for a tough ride with higher fuel costs, supply-demand gap
  • OOCL to enhance current Japan KTX6 services
  • Hunan Ocean Container Lines orders two 635-TEU feeder box ships
  • MSC adds Liverpool call after 2M Alliance puts it on TA4 transatlantic route
  • Kalmar to supply 63 hybrid straddle carriers to European terminal operators
  • China grounds domestic Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets after Air Ethiopia crash
  • STAECO to perform Boeing passenger-to-freighter conversions for AEI
  • Azul chooses Globe Air Cargo (GAC) as its GSSA in Argentina

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • Emirates Shipping Line appoints Sabari Container Terminals to carry out survey/maintenance & repairs of its containers in Mundra
  • GAC India handles first tanker at new LNG terminal
  • Maersk to introduce virtual assistant
  • MOL Group to launch demonstration test of mooringrope with built-in sensor, rope status monitoring system
  • MSC, CMA CGM in Australia Express service between Europe/Indian Ocean & Australia
  • New discrepancy rate for LNG cargo handling in Turkey
  • Sea Cargo Manifest & Transhipment Regulations, 2018
  • Wan Hai Lines to enhance Japan to Straits services coverage
  • Cotton exporters see growing demand from China
  • Non-utilisation of various initiatives of the Department is a major concern: Principal Chief Commissioner of Customs, Chennai
  • Container barge service to Kottayam Port flagged off
  • Nitin Gadkari lays foundation stone for Central Inland & Coastal Maritime Technology-IIT Kharagpur & Multi Skill Development Centre at JNPT
  • FIEO launches unique women exporters' e-group on the occasion of International Women's Day

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Tyrol tightens the screw
  • Up-to-date vehicles to handle pallets in cold areas
  • Laurels from China for ABC
  • Alaska Airlines cuts cargo prices and launches new service
  • USA: Hudson gains access to the BNSF network
  • B&H Worldwide launches new IT-system
  • Marseille Fos investing in blockchain technology
  • Volker Seefeldt hands over helm to Jan Zeese
  • Slovenian rail carrier expands fleet
  • Continuous growth for DP DHL
  • Double-digit growth for tanker container fleet
  • Candy bombers will return to Berlin in June 2019
  • Heléne Mellquist to preside over Volvo Trucks Europe
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • USD 31.3 million net income for Descartes
  • New regular train services from Poland to Turkey
  • ICTSI continues on steep upward trajectory
  • Saudia Cargo goes digital with ULD provider

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • Transpacific BCOs 'sitting on their hands' as spot rates tumble
  • Abandoned containers - who pays? Forwarders, it could be you
  • Frankfurt Cargo Services hits back over 'unfair' fee for unloading shipments
  • Analysis: supply chain debt - make sure due credit is finally collected
  • Innovation, yes, but will this prize-winning idea drive real change in air cargo?
  • 'Leaving Chinese factories to source elsewhere will hit your speed to market'
  • Alibaba extends retail push with investment in STO Express
  • Against the odds: The M&A hurricane boosts DSV and Panalpina, but where is the real value?
  • Market Insight: Q&A with Eric Pilling: "Welcome to the forwarding jungle" - how to adapt, survive and thrive

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • Navy Shipyard partners with Sarcos Robotics
    Sarcos Robotics, a specialist in robotic systems that augment rather than replace humans, reports that it has partnered with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard (PSNS) & Intermediate Maintenance Facility (IMF) to evaluate and
  • DNV GL rolls out remote surveys for all ships in its class
    All vessels classed with DNV GL now have the possibility to utilize remote surveys for some inspections through the Veracity data platform. This means that for a range of surveys, a DNV
  • Bouchard promotes Martha Volgyi to crewing manager
    Melville, N.Y., based Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc. has promoted Marsha Volgyi to crewing manager. Prior to working at Bouchard Transportation Co., Inc., Ms. Volgyi worked for twelve years in the cruise shipping
  • New research makes case for workboat repower grants
    New research makes a powerful case for continued funding for EPA Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grants and loans for projects that reduce emissions from existing workboat diesel engines. It also underscores
  • Maersk Supply SSV awarded walk to work contract
    Maersk Supply Service reports that it has won its second walk to work contract for Total Denmark. The Stingray class subsea support vessel (SSV) Maersk Involver, has been fixed for 161 days to

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • Grimaldi ship still burning after fire in a container quickly spread
    Italy's Grimaldi Group said on Monday night that a firefighting tug was trying to extinguish the blaze, after which the...
  • BP unveils new 0.5% fuel supply
    The very low sulphur fuel oil will be available in various locations across the globe ahead of 2020
  • CMA CGM loses general average case after boxship deemed unseaworthy
    Clyde & Co - which acted for claimants - describes outcome as 'significant judgment' that highlights need for shipowners to ensure accurate...
  • Blockchain faces hurdles before widespread adoption
    As the salespeople for distributed ledger technologies try to make their case for adopting their products, they must convince other...
  • DNV GL to conduct remote surveys
    The service is now available for all DNV GL-classed vessels for specific types of surveys
  • Blackstone invests in marine terminal operator Carrix
    The deal gives Carrix a long-term partnership with the Blackstone Infrastructure Partnership, which has support from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth...
  • Marine gasoil demand to double on IMO rules, says IEA
    New IEA projections suggest new 0.5% fuels will only lead the market in five years and heavy fuel oils will...
  • Shipyard consolidation slowly removes excess capacity
    News that South Korea's HHI has reached agreement to take over rival DSME should remind us that shipping is becoming...
  • Pacific Basin chief wants to expand
    The shipowner says it will avoid contracting newbuildings owing to their high price and low return. New vessels are also...
  • Brazilian soyabean exports face logistics challenge
    Low stockpiles at ports may lead to a drop in export fixtures in the coming days, warns Jefferies
  • Clarksons confident about long-term outlook
    The shipbroker maintained profits in 2018 but warns that fluctuating external circumstances will persist this year
  • Rongsheng Heavy shipbuilding assets sold to Unique Orient
    Huarong says the arrangements will allow it to alleviate its financial burden and focus on its oil production business
  • Face to face with the future
    Per Martin Tanggaard, the Director of Nor-Shipping, says there's still no substitute for doing business the 'old fashioned way', even...
  • Too early to bill LNG a success in US-China trade talks
    China still has to weigh US LNG against options available in Qatar, Australia and Russia, and given tense bilateral relations...
  • BW Offshore takes control of Maromba field
    The Maromba field fits in with BW Offshore's E&P strategy of phased development in a country it already operates in...
  • Keppel reels in second Awilco Drilling semi-sub rig deal
    The deal is the second of three options to build similar rigs that Awilco Drilling signed in 2018 which will...
  • Trump names Khouri as permanent FMC chairman
    Michael Khouri's stint as head of the maritime regulator began in January 2017, while the Federal Maritime Commission Authorisation Act...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • Blockchain slow steaming into container shipping
  • NY-NJ rail projects target fluidity
  • Interoperability key to widespread IoT adoption
  • Warehousing, courier hiring leads US transport sector
  • Asia-Europe trade begins 2019 with volatility
  • Low-sulfur fuel concerns haunt IMO rule rollout
  • project44 extends visibility offering to ocean freight

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • Pacific Drilling posts fourth-quarter loss
    Company saw $1.8bn loss during restructuring.
  • BNY Mellon slashes Ardmore holding
    Bank of New York Mellon has cut its position in Ardmore Shipping Company by more than a three-quarters of a million shares. According to Securities and Exchange Commission filings, the New York-based bank sold 831,270 shares 28 February, cutting its ownership in the Irish tanker owner from 5.88% to 3.91% after buying in on New Year's Eve. Ardmore plots patient growth plan in land of listed giant
  • Cruise industry looks to MGO, LNG and scrubbers to meet IMO 2020
    Scrubbers and LNG are not best answer to compliance, environmentalists say
  • Grimaldi ro-ro catches fire off France
    Master ordered crew to abandon ship in fear of winds fueling blaze.
  • Carnival fuels confusion over its Arctic bunkers
    Arnold Donald-led company says it has been burning low-sulphur fuel in the sensitive region for more than two years
  • US Supreme Court to rule on seafarer's damages case
    If seafarers are allowed to seek punitive damages, owners could face 'stifling' legal risks, industry groups say
  • East Coast port upgrades may benefit CSX, Norfolk Southern
    Terminal projects in Virginia and Halifax could boost demand for intermodal service, Deutsche Bank's Amit Mehrotra says.
  • Green group urges cruise industry to set example
    Carnival Corp 'sets the standard' for the public-facing sector, says Stand.earth senior shipping campaigner Kendra Ulrich
  • Baltic Exchange under fire from anonymous Twitter campaign
    The Baltic Exchange has come under fire from an anonymous Twitter account, which has accused the institution of manipulating its markets and rigging indices to benefit charterers. It remains unclear as to whom the Twitter account belongs, but in various tweets ActionBaltic has said it does not trade and has denied being backed by FFA trader the Paralos Fund, which has previously criticised the Ba
  • Whale smash injures 80 on ferry
    A Japanese fast ferry has hit what is believed to be a whale, injuring 80 people. Sado Steamship has apologised for the incident in the Sea of Japan on Sunday, according to Kyodo News. Six of the passengers were seriously hurt in the collision with a "marine animal", the shipowner said. The jetfoil suffered damaged to its hull and machinery. A crew member told NHK TV that he had seen a "large
  • SK Shipping scraps capesize
    South Korean owner SK Shipping has sold a capesize for scrap. The 150,000-dwt Compromise (built 1994) has gone "as is" in Beihai, China, for $7.6m. P&I clubs declare SK Shipping 'free business' The ship was purchased by SK in 2009 for $29.1m as the K Promise, and is due for special survey in May. SK Shipping did not respond to requests for comment. The owner last sold a capesize for demolitio
  • Filipino seafarer electrocuted on tanker
    A Filipino crewman has been hospitalised after suffering electrocution on a tanker off Vietnam. Vietnam Net reported that the seafarer was brought ashore at Nha Trang City from the 7,900-dwt Penyuan (built 2009) on Sunday. Romeil Orbit Murillo, born in 1989, was the subject of a medical request for help while the vessel was en route from Ho Chi Minh City to China. Authorities instructed colleag
  • DNV GL rolls out remote surveys
    Classification society DNV GL has made remote surveys available to all its vessels. The Norwegian company said the technology can be used for certain inspections through its Veracity data platform. A DNV GL surveyor will not be required to travel to the vessel in these cases. These include occasional surveys that fall between periodical surveys, documentation-based surveys, testing and witnessi
  • Cosco unveils online freight platform
    China's largest shipping conglomerate is to launch a website for online freight transactions in coastal bulker shipping.
  • Scorpio Bulkers sells two kamsarmaxes
    The sales will improve the company's liquidity, according to its chief executive
  • Authorities ready to play hard ball on IMO 2020
    As the clock ticks down, port state control organisations round the world are making sure they are ready for the new sulphur limit on bunkers
  • DryShips reveals $34m valuation on Heidmar stake
    George Economou-owned company's calculation of pools giant's worth is in line with 2017 estimate
  • Defective passage plan made CMA CGM boxship unseaworthy
    UK court sets new precedent as cargo owners resist general average claim from 2011 grounding.
  • Tufton Oceanic raises $50m for more buys
    UK-based Tufton Oceanic Assets has banked $50m from a stock sale. A total of 49m shares were placed and will trade on the specialist fund section of the London Stock Exchange from 14 March. Tufton Oceanic linked to bulker sale Tufton Oceanic Assets targets $75m from latest capital raise The deal, launched in February, was aiming to raise $75m and take the owner's fundraising in London to almos
  • Aker BP fixes Eidesvik PSV on 12-month contract
    One of Eidesvik Offshore's platform supply vessels has been fixed to Aker BP on a 12-month contract in Norwegian waters. The 6,200-dwt Viking Lady (built 2009) will begin work immediately on the contract, which Eidesvik said may be extended. Neither the contract's value nor its extension options were disclosed. Three Norwegian owners win PSV frame deal with Aker BP "We are very pleased that Vi
  • PDVSA: "We are still working with BSM"
    Venezuelan oil company PDVSA says it is still working with Bernhard Schulte Shipmanagement (BSM) despite reports the German company is taking crew off 10 managed tankers. PDVSA declares maritime emergency Reuters cited internal PDVSA documents as saying last week that BSM had notified it that it would return operation of 10 of 15 ships it handles for the company. The oil producer's shipping arm
  • BP Marine to sell low sulphur fuel, announces sites
    BP Marine will begin selling very low sulphur fuel oil at locations worldwide ahead of the IMO 2020 regulations. The fuel will be compliant with the regulatory body's 0.5% sulphur cap, set to kick in next year. BP said the fuel was trialed at its Amsterdam/Rotterdam/Antwerp (ARA) and Singapore hubs. Authorities ready to play hard ball on IMO 2020 Seabury Maritime reveals IMO 2020 cost calculati
  • Tufton Oceanic linked to bulker sale
    UK-based Tufton Oceanic is reportedly selling two bulkers. The Oshima-built 61,000-dwt Malmo (built 2010) and Melbourne (built 2011) have fetched $33m en bloc, according to European and US brokers. Some said the price may be as high as $34m. Tufton Oceanic bought the duo in September 2016 for $28.5m. Some reports said the pair have gone to Hong Kong-listed Pacific Basin Shipping. This expandi
  • Second Maersk vessel wins walk-to-work contract with Total
    Maersk Supply Service's newest vessel has won a contract supporting the maintenance of an offshore platform in Danish waters of the North Sea. The subsea supply vessel Maersk Involver, which was delivered from Cosco Dalian in November 2017, has been fixed to Total Denmark for 107 days, commencing in April. The 107-metre vessel will provide walk-to-walk and accommodation services while maintenanc
  • KCC appoints IPO advisors
    Norway's Klaveness Combination Carriers (KCC) has moved its Oslo IPO forward with the appointment of advisors. It said ABG Sundal Collier, Clarksons Platou Securities and SEB Corporate Finance have been retained in connection with the listing. KCC clears the way for share issue ahead of IPO KCC hit by Brazilian alumina plant force majeure KCC added: "In connection with the contemplated listing
  • Bowsher puts his stamp on the West of England
    After raising premiums, chief executive is ready for diversification
  • Rotors predicted to double fuel savings on deepsea routes
    Voyage optimisation is the key to getting the best out of wind-assisted propulsion, studies show
  • Peter Anker leaving Clarksons board
    Shipbroker Peter Anker is resigning as a Clarksons director in the summer, but will stay on in a part-time role. The company said the executive said he wanted to retire from full-time employment when he turns 62 in July. Anker and Nergaard sell additional Clarksons shares He will not be standing for re-election to the board in May. Chairman Bill Thomas said: "Peter has invested a huge amount o
  • Bahri tanker in collision with naval ship
    A Bahri tanker has been involved in a collision with a naval ship in Taiwan. The Central News Agency (CNA) reported that the navy will pursue compensation after the incident involving the 45,000-dwt chemical carrier NCC Sama (built 2012) and the frigate FF-938, which was damaged in the middle of its port side on Saturday in Keeluing. Nobody was injured, but the ministry of national defence said
  • Clarksons profit down slightly after tough start
    UK shipbroking giant Clarksons has announced a slightly weaker profit after a challenging start to 2018. Net earnings were £32.7m ($42.48m), from '34.4m the year before, with revenue growing to '337.6m against '324m. Administrative expenses were up at '282m versus '269m in 2017. Andi Case: 'Time to look seriously at tankers' The company said the "robust performance" was in line with expectatio
  • Insolvent Tosmare Shipyard up for sale
    The insolvency administrator of Latvia's Tosmare Shipyard has put its assets up for sale for EUR 2.163m ($2.44m). A notice on its website says the sale includes two drydocks, a floating dock and shipbuilding and repair equipment in Liepaja. A court had declared the yard insolvent in August last year, according to Dienas Bizness. Creditors are claiming EUR 4.16m. The yard was founded in 1900.
  • Taiwan Navigation firms up kamsarmax newbuildings
    Shipowner puts pen to paper on orders first reported by TradeWinds in December 2018.
  • BW Offshore agrees to acquire stake in Brazil oilfield
    Singapore FPSO operator says Maromba has potential to create "significant value" for shareholders.
  • Norway's Awilco books repeat drilling rig order at Keppel
    Oslo rig owner said option exercised on the back of "growing demand" for harsh environments rigs.

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • USMCA nations united on labor, environment provisions
    People involved in U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations for all three countries on Friday gave a ringing endorsement of the pact's labor and environmental provisions, a hot topic as Congress expects to consider the deal in the near future.
  • Alibaba buying $693 million chunk of delivery company
    E-commerce giant Alibaba says it will deepen collaboration with the parcel delivery company STO Express
  • 'Hardship' cited with new CBP form deadline
    The NCBFAA responded with alarm to Customs and Border Protection's March 16 mandate to use the new "create/update importer identity form."
  • Hyundai Heavy inks deal to buy Daewoo
    Under the terms of the deal, Korea Development Bank will transfer its Daewoo stocks to a subholding company to be established by Hyundai Heavy in return for equity stake in the company.
  • Utah senator introduces Jones Act repeal bill
    Republican Sen. Mike Lee's Open America's Water Act would open U.S. domestic waterborne commerce to "qualified," non-U.S.-flag vessel operators.
  • Rongsheng assets sold to Unique Orient
  • FMC reviews 19 OTI license applications

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 11, 2019
  • China's Sinopec makes US crude purchases as trade summit looms
  • US targets Russian bank behind Venezuela's 'petro' currency for violating PDVSA sanctions
  • Russia's Gazprom Neft boosts marine fuel sales by 10%
  • BP set to begin selling new 0.5% sulfur bunker fuel
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • IEA sees 700,000 b/d of non-compliant bunker demand in 2020
  • Shipping needs to set timelines now to be IMO 2020 compliant: WSM executive
    "We're still in March; so all is not lost," Nigam said.

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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.
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.
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
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
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.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
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%)
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
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%.
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.
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%.
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
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
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.
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
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.
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
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
Visual Sailing List
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
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
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
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
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
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
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
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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.
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