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January 17, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Shanghai still world's busiest box port, followed by Singapore
  • Container shippers likely to face a bumpy year ahead
  • US reaches out to China to engage in high-level trade talks to end the row
  • US naval chief to meet Chinese counterpart in Beijing
  • EU's single maritime reporting system welcomed by shipping industry
  • Angry Eurotunnel chief slams UK government for 'no-deal' shipping contracts
  • Singapore to host 22nd Ballast Water Management Conference in February
  • Menzies Aviation launches two new operations in Australia
  • Heathrow's 2018 flat air cargo growth
  • Emirates SkyCargo to offer cargo service to Bogota via Maastricht

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics employees contribute towards Kerala flood relief effort
  • CMA CGM Group supports innovation in order to revolutionise urban agriculture & give containers a second life
  • Nine months' exports up in dollar & rupee terms
  • Freight forwarders ready to clear up the mess left by politicians regarding Brexit, says UK freight forwarders association
  • Govt in plans to integrate mechanisms from April to help track movement of goods & check GST evasion
  • Policy seeks to make India among top five air freight markets by 2025
  • Cabinet approves recapitalisation of Export-Import Bank of India
  • Exports facing uncertain global cues & domestic challenges, says FIEO President
  • Shippers & consignees to make their presence felt at BHP-MALA 2019

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Desert border crossing open again
  • Combatting frustration on the truck ramp
  • Beacon finds new traction lessee in Spain
  • Rhenus Alpina snaps up document destruction specialist
  • Liverpool - permanent substitute for Felixstowe
  • German air service provider orders B737 p2f
  • Cologne/Bonn airport recruits new CFO
  • Calpac joins Cargo Connections
  • Polish terminals get better link to Duisburg
  • More leviathans for Synergy to manage
  • Experts take seats on Baltic Exchange Council
  • Airship maker grounds prototype, plans production
  • Bangladesh Railway ordering big locomotive batch
  • DSV goes shopping in Basel
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Major chemical player expands in port of Antwerp
  • First monthly cargo decrease for three years
  • Magdalena in charge of Noatum Terminal Castellón

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • DSV's 'opening gambit' for Panalpina could trigger rival bids
  • Logistics industry urges UK to prevent disorderly Brexit but vows to 'clear up the mess'
  • Blockchain start-up OpenPort goes into liquidation as cash for new tech companies runs dry
  • Maersk to begin random container inspections over safety fears
  • 2M makes Liverpool transatlantic TA4 call permanent
  • TfL hits back at haulage claims that low-emission zones don't work
  • Supply chain radar: Panalpina takeover - here comes the bidding war
  • EU court paves way for $2bn UPS claim over TNT bid
  • Supply chain radar: DSV bids for Panalpina at Sfr170 a share

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • R-R sells its Dynamic Positioning product to Thrustmaster of Texas
  • CMA names John Hadjipateras as its 2019 Commodore
  • Aegean says court move positions it to quickly emerge from Chapter 11
  • Jensen provides design for Shaver Transportation's latest tug
  • Klaveness picks Marlink for integrated satcom and IT management
  • BAE Hawaii awarded $9.6 million for DDG 97 SIA
  • Singapore's PSA Marine takes delivery of 25 m Incat Crowther crewboat
  • Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding retrofits Delaware Bay pilot boat

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Fairfax closes second tranche of $1bn Seaspan investment
    Fairfax's aggregate shareholdings in Seaspan now total about 36% of shares outstanding
  • Geopolitical confrontation still a major concern for World Economic Forum
    While environmental issues have moved to the top of the risk agenda for the World Economic Forum, geopolitical risk remains...
  • Fuel testing promises positive 2020 fuel quality but compatibility issues remain
    Industry testing on ultra-low sulphur fuels about to enter the market suggests promising consistency when it comes to quality
  • Ocean Alliance shrinks to fit demand
    Ocean Alliance total capacity increases, but number of ships and services is cut
  • BPA calls on UK to clarify 'alternative' Brexit plan
    BPA wants UK to do 'whatever is necessary' to avoid a disorderly exit from the EU. Separately, Kuehne + Nagel...
  • World boxship fleet update: A cautious outlook
    Low-sulphur regulations will push up demolition ahead of 2020, but a large idle fleet will still put pressure on carriers
  • Dockers and crane drivers will be obsolete by 2040
    Rise in global seaborne trade to protect highly-skilled seafarers' jobs
  • DSV makes bid for Panalpina
    Panalpina board considering $4bn cash and shares offer that could see formation of global logistics giant
  • IMB flags growing concern over piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
    There were 201 reported incidents of piracy and armed robbery against vessels in 2018 compared with 180 in the same...
  • Wheat trade promises bulk carrier tonne-mile boost
    As Australia suffers a significant hit to its wheat exports, Asian wheat importers have consolidated their dominance over Argentine and...
  • Daily Briefing
    Stena agrees car carrier venture with Hyundai Glovis | SDTR signs 10 kamsarmaxes at Dalian Shipbuilding | Better late than...
  • Maersk brings digital street turn service to US and Canada
    The platform already facilitates an average of 2,000 transactions a day in other countries and frees customers from the administrative...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Longer US shutdown equates to more cargo pain points
  • Shippers regaining US truckload contract leverage
  • Equipment exchange will propel Mexican intermodal
  • US intermodal's last battle? Equipment types
  • Schneider taps broker software to lure trucks
  • Forwarders prep for hard Brexit after deal rejection
  • DSV's bid for Panalpina rides consolidation wave

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • Carnival brings on new board member
    Carnival Corp has appointed Katie Lahey, executive chairwoman, Australasia, for Korn Ferry, to the company's boards of directors, effective immediately. She is also chairwoman of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia, and a non-executive director of Star Entertainment Group. She previously served as executive chair of Carnival Australia, a division of Carnival plc, from 2006 to 2013. She wi
  • Royce drops $2.4m in shipping stocks
    New York small-cap investor lessens positions in Seacor Holdings, spin-off Seacor Marine Holdings and Ardmore Shipping Company.
  • Court denies NuStar's bid to collect on OW bill
    A US federal appeals court has shut down NuStar's attempt to collect part of a $2.99m fuel bill owed in the aftermath of the OW Bunker collapse. The Fifth Circuit Court of 'Appeals reaffirmed that NuStar Energy Services did not hold liens against Cosco. It said the San Antonio company was relying on a "too speculative chain of possibilities" in arguing that it would 'receive any of the money. US
  • John Angelicoussis sits top of the crude tanker tree
    Banchero Costa places Greek tycoon as leading owner in the segment ahead of state-backed and stock listed giants.
  • Blystad trims Songa Bulk stake for second time
    Blystad has sold a stake equivalent to 2% of the company's share capital since 20 December
  • Swiss river cruise operator Scylla takes polar plunge
    Switzerland's Scylla is joining the growing ranks of cruise operators entering the polar expedition cruise market. The Baar-based company has purchased the 6,700-gt expedition cruiseship Bremen (built 1990) from TUI subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten. Scylla will take delivery of the ice-classed, 155-passenger Bremen in May 2021. The price it is paying for the vessel remains undisclosed. Scyll
  • Ineos gears up for its first VLEC as keel laid on second
    Ineos Trading & Shipping is gearing up to take delivery of its first chartered-in very large ethane carrier newbuilding as work start on a second ship for the company. Ineos to take one Evergas VLEC newbuild The 85,000-cbm newbuilding Marlin is due for delivery from Dalian Industry Shipbuilding Co this quarter. The ship, which has been built by an affiliate of Jacques de Chateauvieux's Jaccar
  • Norwegian Car Carriers eyes growth after profitable year
    Norwegian Car Carriers has an eye on growth after a second successive profitable year in 2018, its chief executive says. NOCC newbuilding fixed for eight years NOCC reports profit in 2017 NOCC is owned by Klaveness Marine Holding and US-based JP Morgan and boasts six modern vessels and a 21-year-old ship. It has ambitions to grow the fleet, but any plans to order new ships have been put on hol
  • Seaspan frees up more ships as de-leveraging continues
    Owner now has more than 30 ships without debt.
  • Philippines could buy Hanjin's Subic yard
    The Philippines government is seriously considering buying the restructuring Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) shipyard in Subic Bay. President Rodrigo Duterte is "very receptive" to the idea, according to defence secretary Delfin Lorenzana. "While we sympathise with the financial woes of Hanjin, we are excited by this development because we see the possibility of having our own ship
  • BW Group closes book on Hafnia Tankers takeover
    BW Group has closed the book on its takeover of Hafnia Tankers to create a future public company with more than 100 ships. Hafnia-BW merger set to kick off club changes Selective growth in store for super-sized Hafnia after BW Tankers deal Privately-owned BW has a long-held ambition to list its product tanker fleet, while Hafnia has explored joining a major stock exchange in the past to provide
  • Maersk and MSC vessels ditch Felixstowe for Liverpool
    The Port of Felixstowe is counting the cost of its TOS system failure, which caused huge disruption at the port in 2018
  • Ocean Alliance unveils new service with 330 ships
    The Ocean Alliance boxship partners have revealed their new service for 2019 involving 330 ships. CMA CGM will deploy 111 of these, with the others coming from Cosco, OOCL and Evergreen. Global Ship Lease inks two more charters with CMA CGM CMA CGM becomes first ocean carrier listed on Freightos Called Ocean Alliance Day 3, the new network will launch in April. It claims to be the world's lar
  • Contracts are key as Gunvor wins Yemen demurrage case
    A UK high court case involving Gunvor tanker shipments into Yemen has highlighted the importance of demurrage wording in charter contracts. The trader was claiming payments for delays from buyer CruGas Yemen, which entered into COAs for petrol to be shipped in 12 monthly consignments to Hodeidah on various ships sourced from owners by Gunvor's Clearlake. After several liftings the buyer was in d
  • Damaged Hadjiyiannis containership sold for scrap
    Victim of collision with Tunisian ferry is heading for demolition
  • Rosneft reveals orders for 19 more tankers, OSVs at Zvezda
    Russian energy giant Rosneft has revealed orders for 19 more tankers and offshore ships at its new domestic Zvezda shipyard. It said the yard's backlog grew 42% in the second half of 2018 to 37 vessels. Novatek reserves slots for 14 Arctic LNG carriers worth $4.45bn Sovcomflot signs first LNG-fuelled product tanker newbuildings order Rosneft has ordered 26 vessels itself, including 12 shuttle
  • Ocean Yield and Okeanis Eco Tankers strike suezmax sale and leaseback deal
    The transaction is the latest tie-up between the two companies.
  • Court orders liquidation of Bharati yard with debt of $1.6bn
    An Indian court has ordered the liquidation of bankrupt shipbuilder Bharati Defence and Infrastructure. The move means more than 850 people will lose their jobs and lenders can wave goodbye to much of the INR 111.37bn ($1.56bn) owed to them, the Hindu Business Line reported. The insolvency court in Mumbai rejected the resolution plan submitted by corporate restructuring firm Edelweiss Asset Reco
  • Southernpec Corp sends FSO for scrap
    Chinese bunker supplier Southernpec Corp is scrapping a floating storage and offloading unit. Demolition brokers say the 299,000-dwt Marine Star (built 1994) has been sold as is in Malaysia for $410 per ldt, or $16.8m. The ship is likely to be torched in Bangladesh, they say. Southernpec did not respond to requests for comments. It bought the tanker as La Madrina from Tsakos Energy Navigation
  • Open-loop ban hurts scrubber economics for shipowners and manufacturers
    China becomes latest country to restrict use of the most popular exhaust gas cleaning system
  • Aegean Shipping offloads young MR2 product tanker
    Melissanidis outfit nets $26m in sale to Chinese owners as it prepares aframax and kamsarmax expansion
  • Hedge your bets against IMO 2020 'once-in-a-generation disruption'
    It's too late for scrubbers, says Enerjen Capital, the start-up that aims to democratise bunker hedging for shipowners large and small
  • Saevik company tapping bond for $29m
    The Saevik family investment company Havilafjord is contemplating a bond tap of up to NOK 250m ($29.3m). It wants to add money from its five-year NOK 750m issue due in 2023. The maximum available under the note is NOK 1bn. Havilafjord owns shares in Saevik-backed Norwegian ferry giant Fjord1. The cash position of Havilafjord is NOK 78.4m, it said. Fearnley Securities and SpareBank1 Markets ha
  • Shipping stocks in calm waters despite Brexit plan defeat
    UK and Europe a side-show in terms of global trade, leading analyst says.
  • MOL homes in on charterers for fresh LNG newbuilding
    Japanese shipowner extends LNG newbuilding position at DSME to up to four vessels as it targets new business
  • INEOS pumping $3.4bn into Antwerp port chemicals plant
    Chemicals conglomerate INEOS is investing EUR 3bn ($3.4bn) in a new plant at the key Belgian tanker port of Antwerp. It is the largest sum to be pumped into the European chemical industry in 20 years, the port said. The cash will create 400 new jobs as UK group INEOS expands its chemical production facilities. It plans to build a brand-new propane dehydrogenisation (PDH) plant and an ethane cra
  • Sandvik overboard as power runs low at The Fjords
    Rolf Sandvik is quitting as CEO of Norwegian cruise company The Fjords. He has led the operation since its formation in January 2015 by Flam AS and Saevik-backed ferry group Fjord1. Vidar Haustaker, the CFO of The Fjords and Flam AS, will act as interim general manager until a permanent replacement is recruited. The Fjords has launched a new breed of environmentally friendly, passenger focused
  • Chelsea scraps $96m preferred share sale
    Philippines tanker owner Chelsea Logistics Corp (CLC) has scrapped a plan to raise up to PHP 5bn ($96m) in a stock sale. It had said in September it would issue up to 3m preferred shares. The company, controlled by Dennis Uy, said it would disclose another fundraising plan in the future. The cash was wanted to fund expansion and acquisitions. CLC also said that antitrust watchdog Philippine Co
  • Fairfax closes second round of $1bn Seaspan investment
    Fairfax Financial Holdings has closed the second tranche of its $1bn investment in Seaspan Corp. Seaspan says Fairfax bought $250m of senior notes and warrants which were immediately exercised to double the proceeds. Seaspan lines up new $150m revolver The additional capital is earmarked for growth and debt repayment, investors are told. Fairfax first linked up with Seaspan last March with the
  • VIDEO: Livestock carrier drags anchor off Turkey
    A Lebanese livestock carrier has run aground after dragging its anchor in a storm off Turkey. Video footage showed the 3,500-dwt Wardeh (built 1998) listing in the surf near Mersin on Tuesday. Two crew were on board and authorities intended to evacuate them. Local media said the ship had been anchored for months in the harbour. Operator Khalifeh Shipping Lines has been contacted fo
  • Gotland ice-class MR tankers secure long-term charters
    Brokers say Clearlake has taken four 53,100-dwt vessels for two years at more than $12,000 per day each plus profit share
  • China's Chengxi Shipyard makes debut in reefer sector
    State-owned yard bags Dole contract for two newbuildings with reefer-plug capacity for 910 units
  • Grounded cargoship to be lightered off Sweden
    No pollution reported from Rix Emerald outside Landskrona.
  • UCL: hydrogen and ammonia are the fuels of the future
    Expert says bulk of world's fleet will end up running on electricity-generated fuels.
  • Greek FSRU project delayed by six months
    Country's first floating LNG-import terminal won't now start until the second quarter of 2021.
  • Mexico's anti-fuel theft drive causes tanker traffic jam
    Government action has caused huge backlogs at ports as companies await vehicles to distribute imported fuel.
  • Scorpio Tankers announces reverse stock split
    Product tanker specialist says move will improve marketability and liquidity of its shares.
  • Kim Heng Offshore eyes move into bunker tanker sector
    Singapore-based offshore marine and engineering company says asset play involving vessel acquired at auction has sparked its interest in new sector
  • Chinese sights on Subic Bay could mean yet another spiky government intervention
    Speculation puts state-owned shipbuilders in the lead for control of Philippines facility but will China's involvement be at the expense of the free market
  • Sembcorp Marine nets first LNG carrier-to-FSRU job
    An LNG carrier has gone into Singapore's Sembcorp Marine shipyard for conversion into a floating storage and regasification unit for what could be the world's first floating gas-to-power project. Tracking data show that the MOL-controlled, 127,000-cbm LNG carrier Dwiputra (built 1994) arrived at the yard on 25 December, after exiting lay-up in the region. MOL and Karpowership set to team up on F

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • DSV makes acquisition bid for Panalpina
    Months after being rejected by CEVA, the Danish logistics company offered $4 billion for Panalpina.
  • Former Deputy USTR: USMCA passage open question this Congress
    Former Deputy U.S. Trade Representative John Veroneau said the passage of the trade agreement is very much an open question this Congress, as several variables are in play.
  • FedEx Express acquisition to expand Israel presence
    The express carrier reached a deal to acquire the international express business of Israel-based Flying Cargo Group.
  • GlobalTranz snaps up Our Freight Guy
    The purchase of Our Freight Guy marked GlobalTranz's eighth acquisition since January 2017.
  • Street turn interest continues to grow
    There is growing interest in "street turns" where equipment is interchanged between importers and exporters at locations other than marine terminals and container yards.
  • OCEAN Alliance to revise global network
    The new network, scheduled to launch in April, will involve the deployment of about 330 containerships with a carrying caapcity of around 3.8 million TEUs across 38 services.
  • Executive Moves: UPS, Imperial Logistics and CII

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 16, 2019
  • China's Zhoushan port tops as biggest bonded bunker fuel supplier with sales up 97% in 2018
    The port in the free trade zone in eastern Zhejiang province supplied a total 3.59 million mt of bonded fuel oil in 2018.
  • European refiners boost LSFO production in preparation for IMO 2020
    European refiners are increasing low sulfur fuel oil production in preparation for the January 2020 implementation of a 0.5% global marine fuel sulfur cap, sources said.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean expects to emerge from Chapter 11 around end of Q1 2019
    Aegean Marine Petroleum stated in a press release Wednesday that following approvals by the US Bankruptcy Court that they expect to emerge from Chapter 11 around the end of the first-quarter of 2019.
  • Bunker supplier Peninsula launches Canaries physical supply operation
    Gibraltar-based marine fuels supplier Peninsula Petroleum has launched a new physical supply operation this month at Las Palmas, Gran Canaria.
  • China to grant first crude import license to independent trader
    The license will enable Zhejiang Wuchan Zhongda Petroleum to deliver crudes into the International Energy Exchange run by the Shanghai Futures Exchange.
  • S Korea's SK Innovation to receive Iran condensate cargo from late Jan
    It will be the first arrival of Iranian oil into South Korea since it received a sanction waiver from the US to purchase Iranian oil in early November.
  • Pakistan, Saudi Arabia in talks to develop $10 billion oil refinery in Gwadar
    A 200,000 to 300,000 barrels a day oil refinery in Gwadar district is planned to help alleviate trade deficit.
  • EIA sees muted price impact from IMO 2020 marine sulfur cap
    Price effects will be most acute in 2020, but will diminish over time, EIA said in its Short-Term Energy Outlook.

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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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