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September 18, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Moody's downgrades Hong Kong outlook to 'negative' as protests go on
  • Poor communication about blank sailings has shippers and forwarders up in arms
  • IMO confident maritime industry will meet new low sulphur fuel regulations
  • Port of Savannah's box handling capacity to be doubled to 11m TEU per annum
  • Long Beach port's Clean Air Action Plan lowers diesel emissions by 87pc
  • Westports expected to lift record 10m TEU this year
  • Singapore, Japan, ReCAAP hold event to discuss ways to combat piracy
  • Avianca Cargo flies perishable to Dallas Fort Worth twice weekly
  • Richard Smith back at helm of FedEx Express' US, global operations
  • LATAM Cargo transports two bears across Brazil

Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Clarification of Sea Cargo Manifest Regulations
  • Hamburg Süd expands e-commerce services
  • Hapag-Lloyd offering online marine insurance
  • Incoterms® 2020 launched
  • Keeping customer convenience at the centre of container shipping
  • Ship operating costs decline for seventh year in succession
  • Vegetable oil imports up by 5 pc in Aug.
  • H-Energy signs Port Service Agreement with Kakinada Seaports
  • IMF sees India's GDP growth 'much weaker' due to corporate & environmental regulatory uncertainty
  • Ministry of Commerce & Industry launches new export credit insurance scheme
  • Steel Import Monitoring System launched

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Special transport for vintage cars
  • Rail company pushes ahead with hybrid technology
  • DHL Supply Chain picks a new CEO for major markets
  • Iumi has mixed expectations for maritime insurance
  • AO and Aldi sign three-year home delivery deal in UK
  • Second B747F for first service to Europe
  • Gefco moves from Getafe to Pinto
  • IRU demands to safeguard the role of road transport
  • The West of England P&I Club celebrates 50 years in Greece
  • Ship operating costs continue to fall
  • Files concerning Geneva airport open to public consultation
  • Carlisle Companies appoints Mark C. Smith VP of supply chain
  • U-Freight certified to screen air cargo in Hong Kong
  • Joining forces against dangerous distractions
  • ACI calls for an end to trade disputes
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Imports drive throughput in the port of Virginia

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Failure to recoup increased low sulphur fuel costs could see lines blanking more sailings
  • M&A radar: DSV & Panalpina combined - here is the 'air & sea regional management team'
  • M&A radar exclusive: DSV Panalpina - ex-PAN board member Karl Weyeneth named as EVP global accounts
  • OECD calls for reform of 'ineffective' maritime subsidies
  • Air Canada Cargo's drone arm takes off with first commercial customer
  • P&O launches Tilbury-Calais service to beat Dover congestion
  • Forwarders save time and effort as AirBridgeCargo and Cargologicair join booking platform
  • DHL Express to cut vans from roads as it develops Cubicyle for New York streets
  • Seven key steps in building a logistics crisis communications plan
  • WFS appoints Paul Carmody to head UK cargo operations
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - fear the boomerang effect on key accounts from top staff negotiations

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine makes marine market debut
    Wärtsilä has launched the Wärtsilä 31SG pure gas engine for marine market applications. It is based on its successful Wärtsilä 31 platform, the diesel version of which has been recognized by Guinness
  • VIDEO: Keppel O&M and ABS integrate Smart Functions into rigs
    Classification society ABS has partnered with Keppel Offshore & Marine in developing the first two newbuild offshore drilling rigs with Smart notations. One, delivered earlier this year for work in offshore Mexico,
  • American Queen in new Mississippi River water quality monitoring project
    A data-gathering nutrient sensor attached to the American Queen steamboat will, for the first time, allow scientists and cities to better understand the water quality along the entire length of the Mississippi
  • U.S. Great Lakes ports busy despite falling grain exports
    U.S. Great Lakes ports had a busy August, shipping construction materials, road salt, aluminum and wind energy components. Despite these areas of strength, cargo volumes via the bi-national St. Lawrence Seaway (from
  • VIDEO: Building the world's biggest Otto cycle engine
    WinGD (Winterthur Gas & Diesel) has released a time-lapse video of the build of a 12X92DF engine by CSSC-MES Diesel Co., Ltd. (CMD) in Lingang, Shanghai. Rated 63,840 kW at 80 rpm,
  • Vigor kicks off construction of next-gen Army landing craft
    Vigor's recently acquired state-of-the-art aluminum fabrication facility in Vancouver, Wash., was the scene of a keel laying ceremony yesterday that marked the start of construction of the U.S. Army's next generation landing

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Government reluctance to attribute terror blame makes war risk clauses harder to interpret, IUMI told
    'People in positions of authority don't want to commit to saying what happened, because that has diplomatic ramifications... No one...
  • New European Commission must enable decarbonisation, but sustain shipping's competitiveness
    Ecsa's Martin Dorsman expects an even 'greener' commission and hopes for policies to enable the use of alternative fuels
  • MPC Capital and Zeaborn combine boxship chartering outfits
    Two German owners announce merger of Harper Petersen and Contship to create a platform commercially managing a fleet of more...
  • Tanker boost from IMO 2020 undone by fleet growth, says BIMCO
    Many new deliveries and a low number of demolitions add to crude fleet growth, which BIMCO expects will reach 5.3%...
  • FONAR: The expensive tool shipowners should avoid
    'If you are not prepared in advance, and using a FONAR without evidence, you will find yourself in a very...
  • Hamburg Süd launches airline-style 'smart' box booking capability
    Maersk subsidiary trials instant booking service on selected trades
  • Falling Rhine water levels trigger freight surcharges
    River connections between central Europe and Rotterdam under threat from falling water levels
  • Maritime subsidies failing to achieve goals
    Tonnage tax and other flag incentives often contradict wider policy goals and should be reconsidered, says the International Transport Federation
  • Vessel operating costs shrink for seventh year in a row
    The largest drop came from insurance, the report from the shipping accountant BDO finds
  • Shanghai tops liner connectivity index
    World's largest port is also the best connected by container line services
  • MPCC charters out two more scrubber-fitted feeders
    The feedership owner announced charters for six scrubber-fitted ships in 2018
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Shipping shakes off short-term Saudi disruption but awaits detail on energy trade outlook | Between Abqaiq and...
  • Singapore bunker prices spike over Saudi supply jitters
    Brent prices moving up again on Tuesday has stoked expectations of advances in bunker prices for the second day in...
  • Low LNG prices to stay until 2021, says study
    The liquefied natural gas market is only expected to rebalance after 2022, after which new export capacity is expected to...
  • Tanker markets await word about time for repairs to Abqaiq
    Additional storage facilities in Egypt, Rotterdam and Okinawa may ease a short-term supply gap, but are not geared for any long-term...
  • Anglo-Eastern joins with Exmar in LNG shipmanagement venture
    Exmar brings its niche expertise in the liquefied natural gas sector to create synergies that it claims will be a...
  • Driving digital change
    Digital transformation projects should not be standalone efforts but should be an integral part of the whole business, says Hapag-Lloyd's...
  • World trade growth will support rate rises in hull and cargo, IUMI is told
    'A three-line tweet now can change all of the business plans you have put in place for five or ten...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Trucking execs temper IMO 2020 diesel concerns
  • Truckers bemoan AB 5 effect on California drayage
  • Confidence in low-sulfur supply, shipper acceptance builds
  • India's southeast terminals boost efficiency to grab share
  • EC shipping block exemption critic expects renewal
  • project44 ties digital tendering to TMS
  • Forwarders urged to move beyond just freight selling

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Seaspan Shipyards brings on new chief financial officer
    Seaspan Shipyards has appointed a new top bean counter. The Mark Lamarre-led yard has brought on James Clarke, a senior finance professional with 15 years of accounting experience, as its new chief financial officer. He joins Seaspan from the Houston, Texas, office of SNC Lavalin, where he was the chief financial officer and senior vice president of finance for the oil and gas division with oper
  • DryShips returns to red on dry-docking costs
    DryShips has revisited the loss side of the ledger, thanks primarily to millions of dollars in dry-docking costs for seven ships. The George Economou-led diversified owner posted a $12.7m loss for the second quarter versus a $3.25m profit for the same period last year. The bottom line was mostly impacted by a $26.1m spend on putting exhaust gas scrubbers and ballast water treatment systems on se
  • VLCCs hold gains with IEA, China strategic reserves on watch
    Owners retain the upper hand but the fortune can quickly turn if China and the IEA tap into strategic reserves
  • Pacific Basin Shipping buys two supras and two handys for $74m
    Three of the bulkers are vessels that Pacific Basin already has on long-term charter.
  • Eagle amends possible share resale tied to $750m shelf listing
    Eagle Bulk has changed the number of shareholder units registered for possible resale as part of recording $750m in equity to fund fleet expansion and general business costs. The Gary Vogel-led bulker owner logged the multimillion-dollar shelf filing with the SEC in early August after acquiring six ultramaxes. As part of last month's filing, Eagle also recorded up to 50.7 million common shares f
  • HFW partner warns owners against armed guards in the Middle East Gulf
    Richard Neylon said extra crew onboard vessels could be a better approach to vessel security.
  • Shipping adapts to a rapidly evolving LNG market
    TradeWinds business focus explores how the modern face of the business is throwing up some burning questions.
  • Product tankers diverted from Saudi Arabia amid new demand patterns
    Less demand for product tankers in Middle East, but potentially more in India and East Asia
  • House committee looks into Elaine Chao and Foremost
    Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao is also accused of deprioritising programmes designed to aid the US-flag fleet
  • UK government slammed for 'tone-deaf' slave ship tweet
    Historians queue up to have a pop at government campaign containing controversial images
  • MPC Capital and Zeaborn form 160-plus boxship fleet
    German owners merging Harper Petersen and Contchart to unify commercial operations.
  • IPO King James Christodoulou: Blink and you'll see him
    Peter G's right-hand man during the glory years at Genmar is getting a charge out of his new life in Miami
  • Cargill and Maersk Tankers joint MR pool eyes further growth
    Partners' next move will be to grow the pool's 60-vessel fleet with other owners
  • War of words: Shipbroker brings grandfather's diaries to life
    Shipbroker Charles Barne has turned his grandfather's diaries into a book. And what a book: meetings with Churchill, climbing the Pyramids, gin with Worcester sauce, all against the background of global conflict
  • Master and owners charged over North Korea fuel transfers
    Group of six suspects facing criminal action in Taiwan
  • Wilbur Ross yet to divest shipping fund stake
    US commerce secretary discloses remaining holding in Starboard Recovery Associates.
  • Tankers International talks to owners as it plots dual pool growth
    New scrubber entity and US office ignite fresh discussion in a changing market
  • Khamenei rules out talks with US after turbulent day in shipping
    The break-up of 2015's nuclear deal is purportedly the reason behind the recent strife in the region
  • MPCC fixes first scrubber-fitted boxships
    German owner says eight vessels have secured contracts with a savings-sharing mechanism
  • Saudi Aramco to delay Chinese crude loadings
    Saudi oil giant reportedly says October cargoes will be pushed back by 10 days following drone attacks.
  • Bengal Tiger Line tees off on renewed growth under new private fund owner
    Feeder operator celebrates a year under new ownership with 30th annual golf tournament
  • ADNOC buys into Vitol oil storage operation
    Abu Dhabi group takes 10% stake in trader's VTTI.
  • TT Club reshapes business to keep pace with change
    Having celebrated its golden anniversary in June, the logistics insurer is looking ahead to an era of data-driven cover for integrated operators
  • Fredriksen's best-kept secret
    Ship Finance International, now renamed SFL Corp, is the low-profile outpost of the tycoon's shipping empire that has always done things differently
  • Poten sees LNG market oversupplied into 2020 and beyond
    LNG is transitioning from a Rolls Royce to Frankenstein's monster as it shift to more commoditised trading
  • A matter of Principles: Poseidon rules the seas of change
    Carbon pollution has suddenly moved from being a problem to worry about tomorrow, to one shipowners are forced to tackle now. TW+ reports on how finance and politics have helped catalyse action
  • Ernst Russ adds handymax and container duo
    German owner building fleet portfolio and takes over Elbfeeder joint venture.
  • TSM deal gives Chinese owner half of all LPG-fuelled VLGCs on order
    Guangzhou owner adds three more vessels at Jiangnan Shipyard
  • BDO: Shipping operating costs continue to decline
    Ironically, study found that the segment with the largest overall drop in 2018 was insurance
  • Ta-Ho Maritime books bulker trio in Japan
    Taiwanese shipowner has until the end of September to decide if it wants optional vessel
  • PSA plans to acquire 200 LNG-powered trucks
    Singapore terminal operator says switch to vehicles using alternative fuel part of decarbonisation plan
  • LNG is 'best option' today for marine fuelling, says new study
    DNV GL reviews bunkering alternatives for industry coalition SEA\LNG as 2020 emissions deadline nears

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • At FedEx, the pain continues, and the gain isn't in sight
    FedEx posts lousy fiscal q1 results but insists that the long-term outlook remains bright
  • FMCSA to consider addressing driver coercion in HOS regulations
    Topic once again dominates floor at FMCSA listening session.
  • Small carriers expanding fleets as large carriers reduce tractor counts
    Smaller carriers are snatching up the big carrier's excess truck supply, even in a softer year. The reason is not obvious.
  • Consolidation within European freight forwarding business continues
    The recent acquisition of freight forwarder and logistics specialist Panalpina by DSV marks one of the few M&A deals that have occurred in the market...
  • Proposed Georgia, SC terminal operator agreement withdrawn
    Three marine terminal operators had approached the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission about forming a joint terminal services and stevedoring operation in the ports of Savannah...
  • Innovation in global supply chains will be driven by consumer attitudes towards climate change
    For a long time supply chains have been regulated to the very distant background. That is changing, and I think it is faster than we...
  • 'Moving forward, we will be building vehicles on top of computers'
    OEMs discuss the seemingly endless benefits that accrue from connected truck platforms.
  • New tropical depression pumping up Texas flood risk
    More than 10 inches of rainfall could flood parts of Houston, Galveston through Wednesday, possibly Thursday.
  • Short lines group celebrates Congressional support of tax credit
    The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments.
  • Uber Freight, leveraging network density, introduces Bundles and expands Powerloop
    The drop trailer pool expands to Los Angeles while Bundles will be nationwide.
  • Onfleet and Mi9 partner to optimize grocery e-commerce delivery software
    The U.S. grocery e-commerce market will be worth nearly $20 billion in 2019 and is the fastest-growing online purchasing category.
  • Saudis say production 50% back, oil prices slide on possible quick end to crisis
    Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman at Tuesday press conference discussing status of country's oil industry. And just like that, the great Saudi oil...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 9/17
    Trucking Freight Futures began the week Monday with mixed results.
  • Understanding tactile data: the fulcrum of self-driving technology
    Autonomous vehicles would need to process both visual and non-visual data derived from their driving environment to be in control. Understanding data streams that flow...
  • Kansas City Southern eyes energy opportunities in Mexico
    The railroad, which has dedicated operations in Mexico, has invested in capital infrastructure related to energy.
  • Flood threat for Houston, Humberto eyeing Bermuda (forecast update)
    Several inches of rain could flood streets in Houston metro area through Wednesday. Coastal areas included.
  • DOT chief target of ethics probe into maritime connections
    Chao's influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege.
  • Imaginnovate joins Blockchain in Transport Alliance
    The latest company to join the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) is Imaginnovate, which is headquartered in Visakhapatnam, India. The company has strong roots in...
  • Why you should care about the Logistics Managers' Index
    What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains:
  • FedEx will not apply peak season parcel surcharges, saves the pain for the outsized stuff
    FedEx passes on peak season surcharges but will hit the outsized stiff hard. Rates also to rise for 2020 services.
  • GM strike could hurt unionized auto haulers first
    The halt in vehicle production at General Motors [NYSE: GM] plants on Sept. 16 over a labor dispute is expected to have ripple effects throughout...
  • Shopify launches U.S. CBD sales platform
    Canadian e-commerce firm allows merchants to sell CBD and other hemp products online and in brick-and-mortar stores.
  • Mike Meier joins BlueGrace Logistics as SVP of Strategy
    Meier will work with Bobby Harris on developing and executing a long-term vision for BlueGrace.
  • DSV expects buoyant consumer demand to keep global trading crisis at bay
    Danish logistics conglomerate DSV is now one of the world's leading forwarders after completing the acquisition of Panalpina in August.
  • Today's Pickup: Technology deployment specialist Velociti enters construction market
    Technology deployment specialists Velociti have expanded into the construction markets, giving participants the same support and expertise over-the-road trucking companies have benefitted from since its...
  • PORT REPORT: Port-rail connections needed to cope with freight volume growth
    Australia is linking its interior to its coasts and its export markets by building a giant railway to the main seaports. But someone forgot to...
  • For TuSimple, the money spigot continues to flow
    The autonomous trucking company announces an additional $120 million in Series D investment.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
  • Saudi crude outages pose quandary ahead of IMO 2020
  • IMO 2020 Tracker: Final US refinery work push begins ahead of January 1 deadline
    A heavy schedule of planned refinery maintenance is beginning in the United States as refiners look to ensure their plants are ready to make cleaner bunker fuel to meet the January 1 deadline set by the IMO, an analysis from S&P Global Platts showed.
  • Saudi Arabia to restore 11 million b/d oil production capacity within two weeks: minister
  • Saudi energy minister to update on oil attacks Tuesday
  • Cargill to put up to 20 Medium Range tankers in Maersk pool
    In January, Japan's Asahi Tanker Co. and Mitsui OSK Lines formed an MR pool to cater to the demand in the East of Suez region, sources said.
  • Middle East tension pushes Asian gasoil EFS to 42-week low, opens arbitrage window
    "The concern now is whether Saudi Arabia would be able to continue to export middle distillate to Europe this winter," a Singapore-based trader said.
  • S Korea 380 CST bunker hits 4-year high on Saudi oil facility attacks
    One of the refiners has been selling more bunker fuel in the spot market, a South Korean trader said.
  • OPEC calls for calm as impact of Saudi oil attack unfolds
    "There is no cause for alarm at the moment," OPEC Secretary General Mohammed Barkindo said.
  • Iran seizes new tanker in Strait of Hormuz over alleged smuggling
    In a similar case in July, Iran detained the 1,899 dwt vessel MT Riah and its crew of 12 on suspicion of smuggling.
  • Saudi oil attacks seen having muted impact on global LNG market
    The situation for Qatar, the major LNG player in the region, looks relatively unchanged, Mosis 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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