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November 20, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong lures ship leasing firms to set up shop with offer of removing profit tax
  • Maersk says purchase of box ships is off despite strong quarterly results
  • Greece to reconsider plan for China to develop 4th box terminal at Piraeus port
  • Hapag-Lloyd imposes charge on truck moves at Vancouver port
  • CargoSmart completes proof-of-concept for cross-network collaboration
  • DSV Panalpina commits to Science Based Targets initiative to lower CO2 emissions
  • Davies Turner shortlisted for 2 accolades at BIFA's Freight Service Awards
  • Agility's Q3 air cargo volume drop 15.8pc due to 'challenging market conditions'
  • Liege Airport enrols three new partnerships
  • Lufthansa Cargo makes a smart booking move

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Cargo movement target through coastal shipping raised
  • HMM joins 'Getting to Zero Coalition'
  • IMO pushes forward with work to meet ship emission reduction targets
  • MSC appoints Soren Toft as CEO for container shipping & logistics
  • Veg. oil imports up by 3.5 pc in 2018-19 marketing year
  • Cruise shipping booms at Mumbai Port as four ships dock on the same day
  • Govt initiatives have reduced turnaround time at Major Ports, says Minister
  • Customs & industry discuss future of non-intrusive inspections
  • India continues to be the fastest growing & will be a $5-tn economy by 2025, says Minister
  • Fabrics, Footwear & Bad Laws
  • South East Air Cargo Conclave & Awards 2019 set to see top participation

International Transport Journalweb site
  • An intermodal pioneer
  • Modernising cargo locomotives will save EUR 11 million
  • Growth in heavy duty traffic hits long-time high
  • Lineage Logistics acquires Emergent Cold
  • Data to make aviation sustainable
  • Kerry Logistics wins award
  • Deeper in the red: Yang Ming results in Q3
  • Japanese forwarder to launch unified IT platform
  • Short sea fleet on a green wave
  • Rhenus extends home delivery service in UK
  • Innovation prize for Alstom engineer
  • Turkish Cargo keeps braving the trend
  • Truck centre opened in Switzerland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Mega parcel centre on former Opel site
  • MSC chooses Soren Toft as CEO
  • CSafe announces "new era for passive packaging"
  • MOL with new navigation system

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Open-loop scrubber ban spreads: 'a pain, but we can live with it', say carriers
  • GSA Airline Services spreads its Wings to tackle the OBC market
  • Rhenus Logistics eyes more acquisitions to expand its global footprint
  • Lineage Logistics expands down under with takeover of Emergent Cold
  • MSC vs Maersk: one line to rule them all
  • The town in the middle of nowhere with more parcels than people
  • FTA brings in Zoe McLernon to represent multimodal members
  • Soren Toft is confirmed as MSC's new chief executive
  • Supply chain radar: US Postal needs clean-up and reform whether FedEx & UPS like it or not

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Ahtna subsidiary acquires dredging specialist
    Pompano Beach, Fla., based dredging specialist Cavache, Inc. has been acquired by Ahtna Marine & Construction Company, LLC (AMCC), a subsidiary of Ahtna, Inc., a not for profit Alaska Native Regional Corporation.
  • Med Marine orders MAN 175D engines for Svitzer ice-breaking tugs
    MAN Energy Solutions is to supply the main propulsion engines for two new Robert Allan Ltd. designed ice-breaking ASD tugs that will be operated by Svitzer in the Scandanavian region. Each vessel,
  • SCF announces domestic short-sea container on barge rates
    SCF Marine Inc. a subsidiary of SEACOR Holdings Inc. (NYSE:CKH) today announced rates for its container on barge (COB) logistics service. Operated by SEACOR AMH ("AMH"), the service provides customers with containerized
  • USCG responds to discharge from tug that hit bridge
    The Coast Guard has been responding to a discharge of diesel from a semi-submerged tugboat in the vicinity of the Old Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet, N.C. The tugboat allided with the
  • Vigor wins $19.9 million Navy contract
    Vigor Marine LLC, Portland, Oregon, has been awarded a $19,963,709 firm-fixed-price contract for a 75-calendar day shipyard availability for the regular overhaul and drydocking of USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9). The contract
  • Wight Shipyard calls hybrid SES crew transfer vessel a "game changer"
    Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. has released some more details of the first-of-its-kind hybrid surface effect crew transfer vessel that it is to build for offshore wind support specialist CWind. The SES will
  • ShipMoney launches initiative to help seafarers in need
    International maritime payment solutions provider ShipMoney and the International Seafarers' Welfare and Assistance Network (ISWAN) have launched a new initiative called ShipMoney Cares. Managed by ISWAN, the program is available to seafarers
  • Oldendorff in research agreement with MIT
    German bulk carrier specialist Oldendorff Carriers has signed a research agreement with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Center for Bits and Atoms (CBA). Under the agreeement, Oldendorff, together with CBA and

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • W Group plans to sell stake in DHT
    DHT expects closure of the offer for 10% of its shares to happen around November 21
  • UK Chamber says political demands will pay for themselves
    'I sense that shipping is very much to the fore of politicians' minds, because of the importance that shipping represents...
  • North Club imposes 'transparent' 7.5% general increase and warns on combined ratio
    A transparent general rating increase is the most appropriate and equitable mechanism by which to notify members of the club's...
  • EU shipping emissions regulations: A sweet spot or a bureaucratic monster?
    The incoming European Commission is poised to regulate emissions from ships and two voices from each side of the argument...
  • VLCCs and Japanese-built handysizes best bet for asset plays
    Limited opportunities for asset plays in the past 10 years, as well as the current cautious approach to investment in...
  • Euronav gains two suezmaxes with joint venture
    The very large crude carrier giant partners with 'affiliates of Ridgebury Tankers' and 'clients of Tufton Oceanic' to set up...
  • VLGC spot rates rise to five-year high
    Renewed levels of charter inquiry in the Middle East Gulf drove the rise
  • Ocean freight customers face significant fuel price rise next month
    Customers with annual contracts have been requested by some carriers to start paying an International Maritime Organization bunker adjustment factor from...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Hong Kong to remove profit tax for shipping lessors | MSC names Søren Toft head of container...
  • Houthi militia seizes Saudi tug in Red Sea
    South Korea has reportedly demanded the release of the vessel and its crew, but the Houthi group wants to run...
  • Euroseas acquires four vessels from Synergy for $40m
    'This is a significant transaction for the company as it takes a meaningful presence in the panamax markets' - chief executive...
  • Malaysia bans open-loop scrubbers
    Vessels calling Malaysian ports are advised to change to compliant fuels or change over to closed-loop scrubber systems before entering...
  • Chamber of Shipping publishes election demands
    'We want to see greater investment across the UK in research and development so we can lead the world in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Third IEP joins GCT New York chassis pool
  • PIL adds second Vietnam call to trans-Pacific service
  • Lineage Logistics expands at US ports, Asia-Pacific markets
  • SM Line returns container service to Portland in wake of ILWU ruling
  • No peak season this year for air cargo: TIACA
  • Bangladesh shippers fear chaos from looming trucker strike
  • Talks to resume after union strikes against CN

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Fleet Management celebrates 25 years at home in Hong Kong
    Managing director Kishore Rajvanshy hosts his fourth silver jubilee celebration in 2019 in Hong Kong
  • Bugbee buys another round of Scorpio Tankers options
    Scorpio Tankers president Robert Bugbee his bought his third round of calls in as many months. The New York-listed product tanker owner disclosed Tuesday that Bugbee had bought call options on 200,000 shares with a strike price of $32 for $450,000. The options expire in January 2020. Scorpio Tankers 'in the foothills of an inflection' In September and October, Bugbee had bought call options for
  • Seanergy makes $17.8m off May warrant issue
    Seanergy Maritime Holdings has made nearly $18m by offering millions of warrants to shareholders a half year ago. The Stamatis Tsantanis-led owner of 10 capesizes issued 4.83 million Class C warrants on 13 May, 4.77 million of which were exercised within their 13 November expiry date. The New York-listed company has received $17.8m as a result of the exercised warrants, money that will be put to
  • BDI flirts with falling below 1,300
    Baltic Exchange forward curve shows March 2020 capesize 5TC contracts trading at $12,025 per day
  • George Economou is not ready for the beach just yet
    George Economou was invited to assess what shipping might look like in five or 10 years at a time when he will be "sitting on a beach in St Barth's", and was quick to interject. "I don't think so," he said of any suggestion he will be in full retirement mode. "I probably will be spending more time out of the office," he said, but not out of shipping. Acquiring real estate in Saint Barthelemy, t
  • Best product, wrong price: How does Japan fix its yard problem?
    Japan's shipyards build the world's best-quality vessels - this is a truth widely acknowledged and is reflected in the secondhand price premium they earn. But high labour costs mean the nation's shipbuilders are pricing themselves out of the market, as the global orderbook shrinks to a level not seen for more than a decade. Mitsui E&S to slash production at Chiba yard Shipyards call for global
  • Product tanker earnings wobble despite looming IMO 2020 boost
    Earnings are expected to be strong this winter, but some market players may have been too bullish
  • Fednav celebrates diamond jubilee in Singapore
    Fednav, Canada's largest dry bulk shipping company, held a 75th anniversary party at the Aura Sky Lounge atop the National Gallery Singapore. Some 150 shipping executives were treated to the venue's view of the country's iconic landmarks, including City Hall and Marina Bay Sands. Atlantic Basin becomes Fednav's focus for Great Lakes dry bulk fleet Paul Pathy takes sole charge of Fednav The ce
  • Foreship opens up in Hamburg to target German owners
    Finnish design house wants to develop closer links with owners and yards
  • BW Group could make over $100m in downsizing its stake in DHT Holdings
    Even with the sale, BW will remain the VLCC owner's largest shareholder
  • IMO slow-steaming rebuff 'a victory of the charterers'
    But French shipowner Philippe Louis-Dreyfus not giving up after decision not to go ahead with mandatory enforcement
  • Qatar charters two MSC cruiseships for World Cup
    Delivery committee fixes two Swiss-owned vessels to house football fans
  • Sovcomflot: spot spike nice but sustainable rates more important
    Russian owner's CFO Nikolay Kolesnikov says the company does not want to be dependent on volatile markets
  • Niche broker ATL Marine & Energy makes its mark in London market
    Emerging broker in the London insurance scene talks about trading on experience to grow market
  • Green groups 'disappointed' with IMO's yellow light on speed limits
    'Low ambition' seen at IMO working group, where mandatory speed limits took a back seat to operational and technical targets
  • IMO needs to clarify 'ambiguous' decarbonisation goals, expert warns
    Green shipping expert Dr Tristan Smith questions whether technical efficiency measures are needed at all.
  • Maersk mulls structure change after Toft's departure
    Soren Skou says giant owner may tweak management set-up after losing long-serving COO
  • New findings point to VLCC in Brazil oil spill, says expert
    Fresh evidence reaffirms none of the five Greek-flagged tankers originally named as potential suspects are to blame
  • Dof buys out First Reserve to take full control of Dof Subsea
    Norwegian OSV owner pays $2.2m for remaining 35% of company
  • Trouble in the transpacific as trade war takes bite out of container volume
    This year's container volumes from Asia to the US west coast are poised to drop for the first time in a decade
  • Hyundai Mipo wins order for $61m LNG bunker vessel
    Asian company contracts gas supply vessel for delivery in 2022
  • Avenir confirms Brazilian small-scale LNG deal with Golar
    Companies teaming up to use Avenir's second 7,500-cbm ship for bunkering operations
  • Bits and atoms: Oldendorff signs ship design deal with MIT
    German owner continues quest to make its vessels greener and more economical
  • Standard Drilling makes $3.9m profit on second PSV sale
    Norwegian owner cashes in again on strong offshore secondhand market
  • Houthis seize 16 crew after hijacking two ships and a rig
    Yemeni rebels capture Saudi tug plus South Korean vessel and drilling platform
  • Japan can prosper by harnessing the agility of its 'Brave Blossoms'
    Japan's Rugby World Cup performance was delivered with a nimble strength that its maritime cluster can learn from if it is to remain competitive in challenging markets
  • KLIP already a major player in the storage and ship-to-ship transfer game
    Demand for floating storage in Asia is growing, with about 30 VLCCs reportedly being used in the role off the Malaysian coast. Just over one-third of these can be found in the anchorage of Kuala Linggi International Port (KLIP). Belgian shipowner Euronav's two ULCCs - the 441,585-dwt Oceania (built 2003) and 441,561-dwt Europe (built 2002) are among the 11 large tankers being used there in storag
  • Euronav helps Malaysia's Kuala Linggi International Port realise its bunker-hub dreams
    Malaysian port operator hopes Euronav ULCC will be the first of many that will supply bunkers from its anchorage
  • Malaysia's Kuala Linggi International Port to tap industry partners as expansion plans move ahead
    Malaysian port intends to give Singapore a run for its money in the bunkering and shiprepair sectors
  • Euronav boosts spot power in suezmax buys with Ridgebury and Tufton
    Belgian owner and new partners buys two ships for $40.6m to capitalise on winter market
  • U-Ming heads to Japan for bulker newbuildings
    Taiwanese owner returns to favoured Japanese shipyard for post-panamax units
  • Synergy Marine sells panamax boxship quartet to Euroseas
    Deal worth $40m also sees Andreas Papathomas join board of Nasdaq-listed shipowner
  • Collisions lead to Singapore arrests
    Cepheus-owned VLGC and Novellas Union product/chemical tanker held over damage claims
  • Teekay Tankers' shares still have room to run, says analyst
    US investment bank says crude tanker markets are in the "early stages of a robust recovery"

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Teamsters, port and rail drivers defend AB5's limits on independent contractors
    Labor advocates say the California law will redress exploitative working conditions at the San Pedro ports.
  • Uber's "inadequate safety culture" contributed to fatal crash
    NTSB advises Uber and regulators overhaul AV testing policies.
  • FedEx, UPS to slap major handling surcharges on more parcels
    For first time, FedEx and UPS will impose additional handling surcharges on shipments weighing less than 70 pounds.
  • Canadian SaaS provider Trakopolis replaces CEO amid restructuring
    Canadian firm whose business includes reselling Keeptruckin electronic logging devices and fleet management solutions attempts to avoid bankruptcy after private equity lender seeks repayment of...
  • Pilot Flying J launches fuel network targeting small carriers
    Pilot Flying J is targeting small trucking fleets with a new fueling network aligned with brands like Marathon Oil's Speedway commercial fueling locations. It expects...
  • Rail agency mulls requiring rail crossing safety plans from all states
    The Federal Railroad Administration is proposing all states address highway-rail grade crossing safety.
  • Report: FreightCar America closing Roanoke plant
    Remaining employees will complete the final order before decommissioning equipment at the facility.
  • Flexport bets on Canada with Vancouver office
    U.S. freight forwarder expands north of the border, tapping into growing volumes of trans-Pacific trade from the Port of Vancouver.
  • Container service returning to Portland, Oregon
    Farmers and other shippers in Oregon got some good news this week when the South Korea-based container carrier SM Line announced it will bring weekly...
  • Doncaster Sheffield Airport to boost cargo activities
    U.K. airport seeks to become Heathrow alternative
  • Lawmaker aims to halt sexual assault in transportation
    Bill would require DOT to make assault and harassment incidents publicly available.
  • Canadian National technology guru departing
    The railway is confident that the momentum to deploy technology initiatives will continue.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/19
    Trucking Freight Futures markets were quiet on Monday as traders focused on the South.
  • CBP increases inspections of imported tomatoes and pepper fruits for virus
    The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will increase inspections of imported tomatoes and peppers by Nov. 22 to protect against the introduction of the tomato...
  • Commentary: Is the Alameda Rail Corridor in financial danger?
    Jim Blaze writes about the Alameda Corridor in Los Angeles, that takes some of the freight from the harbor to distribution centers. Is it still...
  • Heavy snow, rain, flooding to hit western U.S. (forecast video)
    Up to two feet of snowfall in the Rockies, flooding rains in the Southwest. Freight flow disruptions likely.
  • Tata Steel to fire 3,000 workers in Europe citing slowdown and weak market demand
    Tata Steel is suffering from declining steel demand in Europe, brought about by an economic slowdown and uncertainties revolving the U.K. general elections and Brexit.
  • Home Depot lowers sales forecast for the remainder of 2019
    The Home Depot, Inc. reels in full year sales expectations due to timing of investment initiatives. Management expects broad-based growth to continue as consumer discretionary...
  • Nikola claims battery tech breakthrough to 600-mile range (Update)
    Hydrogen fuel cell electric truck startup Nikola Corp. is touting a high-storage battery that could increase the current range of electric passenger cars from 300...
  • Five ways digitization and ecommerce changed freight shipping
    Digitization and ecommerce continue to change the movement and delivery of freight. Kayla Matthews examines the issues involved.
  • Blockchain decentralization proves difficult in oil and gas industry
    Basu said Ondiflo's "biggest success" was that 65 drivers used the app and they only trained seven.
  • Today's Pickup: Ferrero turns to FourKites to track shipments
    Ferrero USA, best known for being the maker of Nutella and Tic Tac, will deploy FourKites' predictive supply chain technology for greater insight into its...
  • Bulk booze by sea - Part 1: The past
    A look back at the colorful history of the transport of beer, wine and spirits via oceangoing tankers.
  • Biesterfeld: C.H. Robinson leveraging technology to lean into SMB accounts
    Freightquote by C.H. Robinson brings Robinson's information advantage, capacity, and technology to small businesses.
  • Ex-employee sentenced for embezzling from brother's trucking firm
    A former Pennsylvania trucking company employee was sentenced to 18 months to four years in state prison for embezzling more than $238,000 from the firm.
  • DHL invests $136 million in new logistics hub (With Video)
    The new center at Cologne-Bonn Airport will help meet rising demand for express e-commerce shipments.
  • CN warns of 'significant disruption' as strike continues
    Federal minister urges Canadian National and Teamsters to reach agreement as walkout by 3,200 conductors, transpersons and yard workers continues.
  • Blockchain can help end child labor in cosmetics supply chains
    The cosmetics industry uses mica in large quantities, which is predominantly sourced from illegal mica mines across India, where child labor is rampant.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
  • Refiners need to be incentivized more to meet VLSFO demand for IMO 2020: FGE
    "If VLSFO premiums [over HSFO] increase by another $100/mt, we can see another 300,000-400,000 b/d of VLSO," she estimated.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • Inpex CEO expects Murban crude to be in demand for IMO 2020 fuels
    "We are seeing a growing demand for Murban crude from customers wishing to decrease their intake of high-sulfur crudes," Ueda said.
  • Crude settles lower as confidence fades in US-China deal
    Oil market remains susceptible to any signs of a breakthrough or breakdown in talks ahead of the December 15 deadline.

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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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