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April 16, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • LA volume up 12.7pc in March while Long Beach falls 3.9pc
  • LA-Long Beach congestion eases, but empties still hard to clear
  • Oakland Q1 up 4.2pc to 612,151 TEU on consumer demand
  • Savannah to add 20 Konecranes RTGs in 2020 for US$38 million
  • China exports rebound after Chinese New Year holiday, but imports slide
  • Beijing eases up on opening cloud computing in trade talks with US
  • US, Canada and EU to offer rival alternative to China's Belt and Road
  • While merging with CMA CGM, CEVA renews Brazilian automaker deal
  • KMTC charters 8,540-TEU ship from Japan's Nissen Kaiun
  • Presidential executive orders will limit state's power to obstruct pipeline
  • Rhine's water may be too low for shipping - last year, it was too high
  • WFS, Swiss WorldCargo set up first GDP-compliant facility at JFK
  • FedEx Express expands cargo operations at Miami International
  • A record 40-tonne spare part is plane sailing for AirBridge

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • 123 countries have now ratified treaty for enhancing free flow of maritime trade
  • Agreement inked to boost uptake of LNG as ship fuel
  • APM Terminals launches Gothenburg Gateway
  • Bahri to expand presence in Asia-Pacific
  • CEVA Logistics & Goodpack launch TYRECUBEin Singapore to facilitate tyre supply chain
  • Container shipping stakeholders advised to closely monitor dynamic & volatile conditions expected in 2019
  • FIATA Logistics Academy launches three new digital courses
  • France urges shipping speed limits to slash industry emissions
  • New port call on MSC's California Express service
  • Proposal puts anti-corruption formally on IMO agenda
  • Q1 2019 sees fewer maritime piracy incidents
  • South Asia remains popular destination for ship breaking
  • India's exports of finished steel fall 34 pc while imports rise 4.7 pc
  • Cosco Shipping Ports to develop huge logistics park in Guangzhou
  • ICTT registers noteworthy performance in Q1 2019
  • Chinese govt to cap coal imports in 2019 to help domestic producers

International Transport Journalweb site
  • UK: More than 200 new trucks ordered
  • New head of cargo at Doncaster Sheffield Airport
  • Award for sustainable logistics
  • It flies! History's biggest plane takes to the skies
  • Ceva and Goodpack launch Tyrecube
  • Swedish Club reports volatility in investment
  • Christian S. Madsen appointed chairman of the ITD board
  • TIR truck covers 9,300 km in twelve days
  • Number of pirate attacks drops in first quarter 2019
  • New Skyteam Cargo member gains Gacar 151 certificate
  • B+S Logistik builds in Bielefeld
  • Fiata seeks new director general
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Imperial Logistics augments its digital warehouse platform
  • Is Hong Kong's cargo growth sustainable?
  • Belarus to become rail hub between Vietnam and Europe
  • DNVGL rates shipping ports worldwide

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • US west coast ports suffer 'tariff hangover' in the first quarter as volumes fall
  • South Korean carriers SinoKor and Heung-A to merge container operations
  • FTA calls for urgent action as UK faces worsening driver and logistics staff shortage
  • Cargolux to receive three 747-400ERFs as maintenance programme begins
  • Kuehne + Nagel claims first 'guaranteed' and 'greener' FCL service
  • Toll Group opts for Kontainers as forwarder plans online booking service
  • More seafarers being abandoned on board their ships
  • Davis Turner appoints MSC's John Adams to head regional ocean business
  • Dan Harris joins Xpediator group as IT infrastructure service & operations director
  • What Amazon's 'disintermediation' strategy means for American truckers
  • Against the odds: Warning signs - the storm is gathering but the tide is still lifting all boats
  • Supply chain radar: DSV + Panalpina - here's the 'apocalypse now' scenario...

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • Silver Ships wins $11 million Navy contract
    Silver Ships, Inc., Theodore, Ala., has been awarded an $11,000,149 firm-fixed-price General Services Administration (GSA) delivery order for the construction and delivery of up to 160 high speed maneuvering surface targets, accessories,
  • Fueltrax and Opsealog expand their cooperation
    Electronic fuel monitoring systems specialist FUELTRAX is partnering with French based data integration service provider Opsealog to formalize the compatibility of the two companies' offerings. Fueltrax is a smart, self-contained, marine fuel
  • ClassNK releases cyber security guidance
    Classification society ClassNK has released its Cyber Security Management System for Ships, providing guidance on ensuring, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the cyber security management system of companies and ships with the
  • New ferry features Danfoss hybrid electric drivetrain
    Danfoss Editron has provided the hybrid electric drivetrain system powering a new ferry connecting the communities of Thyborøn and Agger in north west Denmark. The ferry, which was delivered by the S'by
  • Crowley Shipping promotes Goranovic to VP finance and accounting
    Crowley Maritime Corp. reports that Sandra Goranovic has been promoted to vice president of finance and accounting for its Crowley Shipping business unit, which provides petroleum and chemical transportation; commercial ship management
  • Thordon SeaThigor shaft seals gain first icebreaker reference
    Thordon Bearings has received a Canadian Coast Guard contract to supply six SeaThigor shaft seals for retrofit installations on three icebreakers. The 5,910 grt CCGS Pierre Radisson and sister ships CCGS Amundsen
  • OFAC adds four shipping companies to Venezuela sanctions list
    The Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) last Friday designated four shipping companies that operate in the oil sector of the Venezuelan economy as subject to U.S. sanctions.
  • FueLNG completes milestone bunkering operation
    FueLNG, a joint venture between Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd (Keppel O&M) and Shell Eastern Petroleum (Pte) Ltd, has set a new industry milestone for Singapore by completing its 100th LNG bunkering

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • Italian shipowner 'shocked and concerned' by US sanctions listing
    The inclusion of PB Tankers in the Ofac listing will be of great concern to other European shipowners who remain...
  • Venezuela 'false berthings' off Trinidad further obscure oil exports
    Ships appear to be collecting oil cargo at Venezuela before stopping off at Trinidad and Tobago and then setting off...
  • Denmark turns to drones for sulphur compliance
    The Danish Maritime Authority says the drone will patrol the area north of the Great Belt
  • K + N claims a first with new online seafreight service
    Logistics firm offers to pay the price if it cannot live up to its delivery promises
  • Braemar appoints Ronald Series as chairman
    Braemar chief executive believes company board now has the right mix between international and shipping experience
  • Tougher action urged on misdeclaration of cargoes
    The prospect of a major incident happening in port close to a population or commercial centre was brought up as...
  • Transpacific spot rates hold key to contracts
    Analysts fear the end of the trade war sugar rush could make it harder for carriers to fix higher contract...
  • Industry push for compulsory bunker supplier licences
    Shipping giants unite to demand that countries introduce mandatory licensing schemes for fuel oil suppliers
  • HHI wins another LNG carrier order from Capital Gas
    Shipbuilder expects to receive more LNG carrier newbuilding orders this year amid tightening environmental rules
  • ICTSI in talks with banks to take over Hanjin's Philippines yard
    The ports operator has wide experience in less-developed regions and acknowledges that road infrastructure at the shipyard facility is relatively...
  • Keppel Gas imports first LNG spot cargo from North America
    The gas will supply downstream customers and end users, including its own Keppel Merlimau Cogen 1,300 MW combined cycle gas...
  • Daily Briefing
    Governments home in on shipping's GHG goals | UK port state control unmoved by Brexit
  • Future decarbonisation targets require immediate innovation, says ABS
    A more urgent and holistic approach to sustainability is required. 'We're not going to be able to replace the entire...
  • Woodside starts trucking LNG from Pluto complex
    Australia Bunkers Tankers and Gas

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • Stakes high ahead of LA terminal automation vote
  • Ruda to lead NY-NJ port
  • Carriers locking in double-digit trans-Pac contract gains
  • Southern States pool delayed in new chassis deal
  • Libra ordered to maintain Santos operations
  • Capacity cuts keeping Asia-Europe rates afloat
  • Instant container pricing advances

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • Maersk Line warns against excess state intervention in building boxships
    World's largest container carrier concerned that government support in Asia in hampering competition
  • PB Tankers denies alleged Venezuela dealings, will fight
    PB Tankers is "shocked and concerned" at the recent sanctions levied against it by the US government. In a statement Monday, the Italian tanker owner said it was never contacted directly by the US over allegations that six of its ships - nearly its entire fleet - was operating in Venezuela and only found out it had censured from news reports. "[We] will be taking immediate steps to ensure that b
  • Diana Shipping continues panamax sales and share buyback
    Simeon Palios-led bulker owner getting just under market value on ships
  • Second Gourdomichalis bulker seized in ship abandonment case
    New Pacific Gulf lawsuit reveals 'veil piercing allegations' and details of the 'complex financing scheme' behind ownership of previously detained bulker
  • SD Standard Drilling venture sells four PSVs in rising market
    SD Standard Drilling venture New World Supply taken advantage of rising offshore asset values to cash in its four platform supply vessels (PSVs). The company, which is 34.4% owned by Oslo-listed SD Standard Drilling, has sold the 3,300-dwt World Diamond; World Peridot, World Pearl and World Opal (all built 2013). SDSD did not disclose the sale price for the vessels, but said the consideration w
  • Louis Dreyfus in talks over Toisa PSV
    France's Louis Dreyfus Armateurs (LDA) is lining up the purchase of a platform supply vessel (PSV) from the fleet of bankrupt Greek owner Toisa. Brokers said the 3,400-dwt Toisa Voyager (built 2006) has been auctioned off for $1m. LDA told TradeWinds it is in talks over the vessel, but nothing has yet been finalised. VesselsValue lists the Chinese-built ship as worth $1.83m. Nokia, Geoquip sna
  • Pirates "effectively hijack" ship in Gulf of Guinea
    Pirates ransacked and "effectively hijacked" a merchant ship in the Gulf of Guinea last week, according to maritime security consultancy Gray Page. The company said in an alert Monday morning that the pirates were armed with grenade launchers and rifles. They stole cash and valuables from the crew and stayed aboard for four days, until a Spanish Navy patrol vessel approached after observing it ac
  • Rate hopes hit as Asian cargo rush slows
    Container lines' hopes of boosting rates in annual contract renewals are being hit by a slowdown of cargo volumes from Asia to the west coast of North America (WCNA). The tariff wars of late 2018 spurred a rush of boxes heading over the Pacific, shipping consultancy Drewry said, but this trend went into reverse in the first quarter. "Things can change very quickly in the transpacific container m
  • Paul Dean takes over as HFW shipping head
    Global law group HFW has announced a change at the top of its shipping practice as it creates a record number of new partners. The company said partner Paul Dean has been elected head of its global maritime operation and a member of the management board. Marcus Bowman stepping down as head of HFW HFW poaches Ince deputy admiralty chief Fenwick Dean also heads HFW's global offshore practice and
  • Vladimir Lisin plotting merger of Volga Shipping and NWS
    Russian steel tycoon Vladimir Lisin's UCL Holding is considering a merger of its Volga Shipping and North-Western Shipping (NWS) operations. Lisin merging tanker companies into Volga-Flot Vladimir Lisin plots IPO for 250-ship fleet Volga Shipping has 200 vessels, including tankers, MPPs and general cargoships, while NWS has 57 dry cargo vessels, mostly river-sea ships and MPPs. The Kommersant
  • John Fredriksen said to sell a second tanker from private fleet
    Shipping giant John Fredriksen may be selling a second LR2 tanker profitably to trader Vitol. European broker said the 115,000-dwt Sea Pecos (built 2018) is in the process of being sold by Fredriksen's Seatankers for $48.9m. TradeWinds reported last week the tycoon was selling the sistership Sea Tanana (built 2018) to Vitol. John Fredriksen set for profitable private product tanker deal with
  • Other people's money does not interest Fednav's Paul Pathy
    Canadian bulker power is a private owner and proud of it
  • Germany's Erwin Strahlmann sets out its stall with investors
    Coastal owner with 50 vessels is looking to raise funds by selling a stake
  • Trafigura taking control of miner Nyrstar
    Trader and tanker owner Trafigura is taking control of Belgian metals and mining company Nyrstar. It has agreed interim funding arrangements to complete a restructuring with Nyrstar's bondholders, convertible noteholders and bank lenders. "The agreements are an important step towards the successful completion of the restructuring, which will result in Trafigura becoming the majority owner of the
  • New Braemar Shipping Services chairman is 'best thing for the mix'
    Ronald Series has today joined Braemar Shipping Services as its non-executive chairman, which the company says is the first step in improving its fortunes. He succeeds shipping veteran David Moorhouse, whose long-anticipated retirement has now become effective. Series is currently the executive chairman of DX (Group), a deliveries and logistics company. He has previously held senior managemen
  • Havyard Group acquires BWTS company
    Norwegian shipbuilder Havyard Group is buying a ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) company. It is acquiring a 77% stake in MMC Green Technology from First Process Holding. The transactions is part of Havyard's sale of its 75% holding in MMC First Process to First Process and Credo Partners. The Havyard company provides handling and cooling solutions for fishing vessels and live-fish carrier
  • Norwegian Hull Club set to reward members after profitable 2018
    Bergen-based marine insurance mutual Norwegian Hull Club (NHC) has announced a $9.9m pre-tax profit for 2018 and is set to reward members with a $5.7m cash bonus. The refund represents 7.5% of paid-in premiums and will be decided at its upcoming annual meeting. NHC chief executive Hans Christian Seim said: "As a mutual insurance company, our ambition is to reinvest and share our profits with our
  • SunStone Ships makes it six newbuildings
    Miami-based SunStone Ships has firmed up the latest cruiseship newbuilding in its series in China. The company said a deal has been signed for the Infinity Class-vessel at China Merchants Heavy Industry. SunStone Ships poised to order more cruiseships at China Merchants Heavy Industry SunStone president and CEO Niels-Erik Lund said: "We have worked diligently in obtaining the long-term charters
  • Lloyd's tightens up drinking ban
    Insurance market Lloyd's of London has tightened up its alcohol ban for passholders. Access to the building will not be granted during working hours if the passholder is "under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug." The pass is liable to be confiscated and returned to the employee's boss, Lloyd's said. "A passholder is required to act professionally and respectfully towards other users
  • Diligent pushes expansion with latest supramax purchase
    Diligent Holdings has extended an impressive run of dry bulk acquisitions over the past three years with the purchase of a supramax bulker. The Athens-based company purchased the 56,100-dwt Future Lily (built 2012) for about $15.2m, according to London brokers. Diligent managers declined to comment, citing standard company policy not to discuss commercial matters. Supramax purchase takes Dili
  • PDVSA aframax seized in Singapore
    Iranian-built Arita is once again going nowhere
  • John Angelicoussis sells vintage suezmax tanker to storage buyer
    John Angelicoussis has sold the last of his tankers built before the turn of the century. Maran Tankers declares suezmax option Angelicoussis books another LNG carrier at DSME Greek and Korean shipowners push capesize scrapping into double figures for 2019 His Maran Tankers has offloaded the 159,700-dwt Maran Capella (built 1998) at a price market sources pegged at $11.5m. While some brokers
  • MOL, Mitsui buy into Modec FPSO project
    MOL, Modec and Mitsui & Co are teaming up to provide a 900,000-barrel FPSO in Mexico. Japan's MOL and Mitsui have invested in Area1 Mexico MV34, a Dutch company established by Modec to engage in FPSO leasing, operations and maintenance services. Japan heavyweights buy into Modec FPSO Modec will retain a 35% stake, with Mitsui having the same holding and MOL 30%. MV34 has a charter agreement wi
  • Sinokor and Heung-A sign boxship merger deal
    The boxship merger between Korea's Sinokor Merchant Marine and Heung-A Shipping will be finalised in October. A deal to unite their container shipping services was signed last week, according to the ministry of oceans and fisheries and the Korea Ocean Business Corp (KOBC) fund, the Maeil newspaper said. Sinokor and Heung-A merging boxship operations The two companies had previously teamed up wi
  • Veteran cargoship on auction block in Canada
    A veteran general cargoship has been placed on the sales block in Canada. Halani OSV duo going under the hammer in Namibia The 7,400-dwt Ethan (built 1975) will be auctioned on 1 May. It is currently docked in the port of Quebec. VesselsValue assesses it as worth $1.35m. Clarksons lists the owner as unknown. Equasis and IHS show D&D Investments as the owner, but the last Equasis update was in
  • Shell keeps GEOS PSV in Nigeria
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore (GEOS) has won another charter for one of its platform supply vessels (PSVs) in Nigeria. Golden Energy adds to charter backlog The company said the 3,200-dwt Energy Scout (built 2005) had been signed on a medium-term deal with Shell Petroleum Development Company until the end of July, with options to extend. The vessel had previously been fixed by Shell sister co
  • Hyundai grabs gas and tanker deals worth $600m
    World's largest shipbuilder says it is expecting large-scale orders for LNG carriers later this year.
  • Keppel Corp completes maiden LNG import from US
    Spot cargo of 160,000-cbm of LNG originated from a liquefaction project in North America.
  • Gulf of Mexico has highest level of OSVs in layup
    VesselsValue says 1,270 out of total fleet of 4,951 offshore support vessels are still without work.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • Commentary: DP World expands South American footprint
    The Dubai-based company has acquired Chilean port terminal operator Puertos y Logistica S.A.
  • Port of Los Angeles to vote on Pier 400 automation
    International Longshore and Warehouse Union opposes plan to automate the APM Terminals container facility.
  • Trump and Pelosi to meet on infrastructure
    The two have reportedly agreed "to meet soon," according to White House spokesman Judd Deere.
  • Toll signs $1.15 million contract with Kontainers
  • Kuehne + Nagel pledges to provide guaranteed lead time
  • Port of Virginia reports 2.4 percent Q1 growth
  • Alabama man convicted in FMCSA hacking case
  • Lowest month for trailer orders since September 2016
  • IMO agrees to address maritime corruption
  • Ruda named permanent New York/New Jersey director
  • Saudi Aramco buying stake in Hyundai Oilbank
  • Port of Oakland adds shipping service to Vietnam
  • South Atlantic Chassis Pool in the works

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 15, 2019
  • Threatened Russian refining upgrades may hamper HSFO destruction: OIES
    Investments in refinery upgrades lower than previous expectations.
  • Long delays at terminals add to Rotterdam bunker market tightness: sources
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • SINGAPORE DATA: Mar bunker fuel sales fall 2% on year to 4.09 mil mt
    "We had expected buying to pick up after the [Lunar] New Year but March had been pretty dead overall," a Singapore bunker supplier said.

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