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November 21, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Soren Toft is MSC's new chief executive officer: shipping line confirms
  • Yang Ming sees Q3 loss swell to US$42m on operating revenue of $1.22b
  • Chinese shipping line starts direct Wuhan to Japan box service
  • Long Beach port sees box volume drop 2.4pc YoY in October to 688,425 TEU
  • ONE drives home 'marine navigation safety practices' message
  • Wartsila, PSA Marine trial autonomous harbour tug in Singapore
  • ICTSI Matadi wins award for best infrastructure project
  • Singapore Airlines Cargo October volumes fall 6.8pc yoy to 107,900 tonnes
  • EVA Airways Q3 profit dives to US$41m on back of weak cargo demand
  • UPS speeds up delivery times in Asia Pacific with service improvements

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • MOL Group to build Japan's 1st LNG-fuelled ferries
  • Skyways Bangladesh rebranded
  • Time for higher BAF charges seen
  • Duty exemption schemes ensure competitiveness of Indian exports, says Goyal
  • GST administration to hold special filing demo session for new return forms on Dec. 7
  • India appeals against WTO ruling on export incentives
  • Kamarajar Port & Dredging Corporation of India among 28 CPSEs recommended for strategic disinvestment
  • Energy & metal commodity prices seen further falling in 2020

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The joint way forward
  • E-trucks for hinterland logistics provider
  • Hamburg's comeback?
  • Logistics support for bobsleigh pilots
  • Upgrading the DUSS terminal in Hamburg-Billwerder
  • PTV Group merges transport and logistics expertise in France
  • Second Luxembourg-Jakarta service
  • Canadian rail's environmental leadership recognised
  • Pro Glove strengthens presence in the USA
  • Key topics discussed in Dubai
  • Reusable packaging for Airbus
  • Caucedo terminal in the Dominican Republic enhanced
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Bolloré Logistics signs contract with CFM
  • New gondola type speeds up freight car turnover time
  • New chairman for German transport alliance
  • Rotor wind sails in the Baltic Sea
  • Jettainer and Trilatec expand partnership

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • 'Bitter taste' in 2M as MSC poaches star exec and noses toward top liner ranking
  • Kuehne + Nagel to acquire Rotra's overland and logistics business
  • SM Lines brings scheduled container shipping services back to Portland
  • Gefco boxes clever to aid Airbus sustainability, but postpones its IPO
  • Zim reports 'improved' results in Q3 as VSA with 2M continues to pay dividends
  • Indonesia's Kertajati Airport has lofty cargo ambitions: 'bringing in the big boys'
  • On the wires: K+N's latest bolt-on - something for DSV Panalpina to worry about?
  • Supply chain radar: AP Møller-Mærsk cuts senior Latam staff as it preps to deal
  • M&A radar: DSV Panalpina - shareholder value above all
  • Market Insight: AP Møller-Mærsk + MSC - things you cannot buy...

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Proman Stena Bulk orders methanol-ready duo
    Proman Stena Bulk Ltd has finalized an agreement with Guangzhou Shipyard International (GSI) in China to build two state of the art IMOIIMeMAX methanol-fuel ready 49,900 DWT vessels, with the first vessel
  • Hyundai Heavy gets AIP for new containership power system
    South Korea's Hyundai Heavy Industries aims to maximize the efficiency of Very Large Containerships (VLCSs) by simplifying the power system. HHI and Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE) have been awarded Approval
  • AMSC sees Jones Act tanker market getting tighter
    "We are encouraged to see significant chartering activity in the Jones Act tanker market during the last few months leaving very limited shipping capacity available until the end of 2020," said Pål
  • Eastern launches first of three new Staten Island Ferry double-enders
    Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., Panama City, Fla reports that its Allanton shipyard last week launched the SSG Michael H. Ollis, the first of three 320 ft Ollis Class ferries for the Staten

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Europe is destination of choice for LNG volumes
    Forward gas prices are incentivising a build-up in inventory on land-based facilities as well as floating storage on LNG carriers...
  • Carriers eye strong year-end for fraught freight rate market
    Setting a positive tone ahead of Asia-Europe contract negotiations will be even more vital this year with the added pressure...
  • Zim returns to profit despite trade uncertainty
    'In spite of the challenging market conditions, Zim continued to record improved results in the third quarter, as it did...
  • American Shipping sees 'stable and improving' market conditions
    'We are encouraged to see significant chartering activity in the Jones Act tanker market during the last few months, leaving...
  • Improved visibility a key driver for smart port development
    The complexity of port ecosystems requires collaboration and data sharing to accelerate logistics chains
  • Competition fears delay moves to prevent cargo misdeclarations
    Carriers need to be alerted quickly to rogue shippers, but they fear breaching competition rules if they share information with...
  • Queensland LNG exports feel impact of softer demand
    Buyers are said to be seeking lower cost alternatives to contracted LNG volumes with projects in the Australia's north-eastern state
  • Ports should focus on value over throughput
    Ports that create value in the supply chain will make their customer base more productive, leading to improved performance for...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: EU shipping emissions regulations: A sweet spot or a bureaucratic monster? | VLGC spot rates rise to...
  • FSL sells two LR2 product tankers
    Following the disposal, FSL's fleet will consist of 16 vessels
  • MOL to order Japan's first LNG-fuelled ferries
    These newbuild ferries that are designated to serve the Japanese market spell MOL's first announced LNG dual fuel newbuild orders...
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping unveils tech accelerator start-ups
    The accelerator will culminate in February 2020 with a demo day
  • Yinson seals $800m refinancing deal for Ghana FPSO project
    The fact that the deal was oversubscribed showed the banking market's confidence in Yinson's ability to maintain high uptime and...
  • Houthi-held tugs and drilling rig freed
    The vessels and crew were released once it was confirmed they were not related to 'countries of aggression'

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Shippers warn of CN strike disruption
  • CP to install tracking devices on domestic chassis
  • US truckload rates forecast to rise in 2020
  • Zim rides 2M pact to Q3 profit
  • Forwarders set to ramp up market share: FIATA
  • European Commission proposes extending carrier block exemption

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Tanker rate spike a mixed blessing for South Sudan exports
    Tonne miles down as China took less crude last month as cargoes headed to markets closer to home
  • Star Bulk posts first dividend in seven years
    New York-listed owner said it plans to give such a perk every quarter
  • Kunlun legal woes plague new owner of collision-related VLGC
    Cepheus Ltd, the new owner of a former Kunlun Holdings VLGC, has become embroiled in a legal dispute arising from a collision that took place in the Middle East in April. The 78,500-cbm LPG carrier Echo Star (built 2000), which Liberian-registered single-ship entity Cepheus took ownership of in August, was arrested in Singapore last week at the request of Blue Fleet Group. Nord/LB seizes Kunlun
  • Ningbo Zrich Shipping fronts $100m Minsheng Financial Leasing buying spree
    Beijing-based leasing giant Minsheng behind a string of secondhand purchases attributed to other owners
  • Synergy Holdings takes 10% stake in Euroseas
    Synergy Holdings has become one of Euroseas' top shareholders after its Synergy Marine sold almost its entire fleet to the New York-listed owner. Synergy Marine, a ship management firm controlled by Synergy Holdings chairman Andreas Papathomas, offloaded four boxhips for $40m, leaving it with one such vessel. Synergy Holdings has acquired 4.22 million Euroseas shares at $0.71 each for a 10.4% st
  • Polaris inks SWS newcastlemax duo against Vale charter deal
    South Korean outfit returns to China for newbuildings in under-the-radar deal
  • Eagle Bulk circulates older supramax in buyer's market
    Eagle Bulk Shipping is offering an older bulker for sale after withdrawing another from the market, dry bulk sources said. Connecticut-based Eagle Bulk is looking for offers on the 53,350-dwt supramax Skua (built 2003). But it has decided to hold onto the 52,400-dwt Jaeger (built 2004) after prices in recent weeks were not to its liking, the sources added. In a third-quarter earnings call, Eagle
  • Team Tankers sells another older ship from Laurin Maritime deal
    Team Tankers has sold a pair of 15-year-old, MR product tankers as it clears out the older vessels acquired in a deal to takeover Sweden's Laurin Maritime last year. The Oslo-listed tanker owner has sold the 44,000-dwt Team Tosca and Team Toccata (both built 2004) to Turkish interests, brokers said. Tina Revsbech switches from tankers to bulkers with job at Fednav Broker Frachtcontor seeks new
  • Performance Shipping confirms third tanker buy
    Performance Shipping has confirmed market rumours that it plans to buy a third aframax tanker for about $26m. TradeWinds reported Friday that the Simeon Palios-led owner committed to buying 115,600-dwt Virgo Sun (built 2007) at that price, according to Athens-based sources. The Sasebo Heavy Industries-built ship is currently owned by UK-based Zodiac Maritime, according to Performance strategy ch
  • Scorpio Services Holding discloses Hermitage Offshore buy
    Scorpio Services Holding has disclosed the trade that sent Hermitage Offshore shares skyward late last week. The holding company, which also has stakes in Scorpio Tankers and Scorpio Bulkers, bought 332,073 shares in Hermitage for $1.49 each. Insiders said to trigger Hermitage Offshore price surge Hermitage Offshore shares, short interest make huge jumps The holding company already owned 9.3 m
  • Flex LNG to ramp up term coverage as newbuildings deliver
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev says he is willing to fix all five 2020 newbuilds on long-term charters
  • China Merchants emerges as seller in $380m Seaspan deal
    Deal for six neo-panamaxes sees Chinese lessor scale down fleet
  • Klaus-Michael Kuehne becomes Hapag-Lloyd's biggest shareholder
    Companies controlled by Kuehne have bought a 29.2% stake, leapfrogging the Luksic family of Chile to be lead stakeholder
  • US shipyards look to Washington to revive their fortunes
    New legislation could energise an industry that has been in the doldrums since the early 1980s
  • Proman Stena Bulk finalises GSI methanol tanker contract
    Chinese newbuilding deal will initially involve two vessels
  • Rhenus-Arkon moves into shipowning with debut eco-order
    German alliance between Arkon Shipping and logistics player Rhenus inks deal for four cargoships in China
  • Violent stowaways convicted after rampage on Grimaldi con-ro
    Four African men guilty of affray after faeces-throwing stand-off on Italian vessel in the Thames Estuary
  • ESL Shipping hints at expansion after profit rise
    Finnish bulker owner aiming to build market share in the Baltic Sea
  • Top Ship shares back below $1 three months after one-for-20 split
    Company says it can't explain loss of 88% in shares value as competitors have logged gains in 30% range
  • American Club, Gourdomichalis duo sued again as bulker battle rages
    Claims from the Adamastos' detention would add up to several years' worth of insurers' payouts
  • Zim makes it back into black as revenue rises
    Israeli container line has benefited from slightly higher rates in the third quarter
  • Kleven Verft logs more losses, but touts stronger balance sheet
    Norwegian shipyard is confident restructuring will make it attractive for investors
  • Ponant orders eco-cruiseship double for $332m
    Fincantieri scoops deal from French line for new South Seas expedition vessels
  • Lacking consensus, IMO's CO2 talks enter a difficult phase
    But the United Nation body's initiatives in national plans and life-cycle assessments of alternative fuels draw some praise
  • Houthi rebels release 16 seafarers after 'hijackings'
    South Korea says two of its citizens among those freed by Yemeni group
  • AMSC: Jones Act tanker market tightens as activity rises
    Norwegian-listed owner says significant business being done in the US sector
  • Greece issues $55m tender for Sea Diamond wreck removal
    Greek port authority invites bids to lift cruiseship from its underwater Santorini graveyard
  • Six buyers circle Sungdong Shipbuilding
    Bidder for restructuring South Korean yard about to be chosen
  • Flex LNG seals $629m financing and pays first dividend
    Norwegian LNG carrier owner seals deal with 11 banks and Kexim for five newbuildings coming next year
  • Bimco aims to avoid 'protracted' talks with new COA contract
    Shipowners' organisation says lack of widely used standard form is leading to delays as shipments rise
  • FSL Trust confirms sale of LR2 product tanker duo
    Singapore-listed owner believed to have achieved $20m per vessel from Indonesian interests
  • MOL to order Japan's first LNG-powered ferries
    Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is to build the first two LNG-fueled ferries in Japan in a move that will cut CO2 emissions on the route that they will serve by 20%. MOL completes Kobe LNG bunkering trial The two ships are set to be ordered at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) in December. Financial terms were not disclosed. On delivery in late 2022 and early 2023 the ships will be chartered by MOL
  • New Cosco Croatia calls to boost access to central Europe
    Long-term plans call for Rijeka terminal to be able to handle 20,000-teu boxships
  • Eastern Pacific reveals tech accelerator line-up
    Shipping giant's technology drive powers ahead with international group of participants
  • Clarksons: Shipping's carbon footprint down 20% in a decade
    Broker's figures show that industry is the most 'carbon efficient' against road, rail and air
  • 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

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • Box pendulum swings even more toward East Coast
    Freight data confirms that container lines are increasing their flows to the U.S. East Coast at the expense of California ports.
  • Truck safety advocates blast FCC spectrum carve-out plan
    Proposal could undercut "hundreds of millions" spent on connected-vehicle infrastructure
  • CBRE sees tolerable 2020 slowing in U.S. industrial real estate
    CBRE sees slowing but still-strong U.S. industrial real estate market
  • Yang would anoint 'trucking czar' if elected president
    Democratic candidate Andrew Yang also proposes a $1,000-a-month "universal basic income" for workers displaced by automation.
  • U.S. rail volumes slump in flat peak season
    U.S. rail volumes continue to slip as rail executives see muted peak season.
  • When big data means big risk to brokers - FreightWaves Insiders with Cassandra Gaines [podcast]
    "Getting your carriers' speed and HOS data comes with major risks to your brokerage," according to Cassandra Gaines.
  • Lufthansa, Etihad leverage digital interface to capture more cargo reservations
    API, or application programming interface, may soon become a common three-letter word in the air cargo space by making the booking experience similar to shopping...
  • Chinese cargo airline ceases operations
    Uni-Top expected to restructure
  • Logistics providers leverage blockchain as 'digital passport for suppliers'
    Chainyard's blockchain solution responds to a common pain point: qualifying hundreds of carriers is a convoluted and inefficient process.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 11/20
    Los Angeles sparks a fire in the Trucking Freight Futures markets on Tuesday.
  • Multipurpose apps can protect against digital overload
    Drivers often suffer from so-called app overload. This leads to a cluttered phone screen and an irritated driver.
  • Canadian industry groups seek swift resolution to Canadian National strike
    The strike, coupled with and trade uncertainty, could hit businesses hard, groups say.
  • ZIM reports profit, higher revenue in third quarter
    ZIM reported a $5 million profit in the third quarter of 2019, saying it benefited from its cooperation with Maersk and MSC.
  • Double whammy of heavy snow, flooding rain in western U.S. (forecast video)
    Two feet of snow or more coming to the Mountain West. Desert Southwest gets drenched, possibly flooded.
  • Luxury yacht maker Sunseeker plans to transfer 80 jobs to DHL Supply Chain
    U.K.-based yacht builder Sunseeker is in advanced negotiations with DHL Supply Chain to help with its logistics operations.
  • Commentary: What does the future look like for energy supply chains?
    Brian Aoaeh writes about changes in the energy/fuel mix over the next 30 years in developed and developing economies.
  • Potential investor bails out of Alitalia rescue
    Atlantia charges that conditions for investment not met
  • Target's stock surges after third quarter earnings beat
    Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) saw its stock surge after the retailer reported sales growth and traffic surges for both its physical stores and its digital...
  • Why we built a trucking rate predictor
    Our rate predictor builds rates from actual freight market conditions, using historically reported data only as a frame of reference.
  • Shippers greet EC liner block exemption ruling with disbelief
    Shippers believe container line consortia are anti-competitive and lack transparency.
  • Today's Pickup: Hyperloop route between Chicago to Pittsburgh can create 900,000 jobs over a 25-year period
    HyperloopTT does feasibility study on Chicago-Pittsburgh route; Nikola develops the most energy-dense battery; Virgin Atlantic is opening new routes in summer 2020.
  • Catapult integrates Maersk Line rate data
    Cargo rate platform adds "deep link" to Maersk's booking portal.
  • US importer pays CBP $3.3 million for entry violations
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection said optical lenses manufacturer Satisloh used false descriptions, tariff classifications and duty rates on its import entries for certain machinery...
  • Lowe's announces plans to close more stores
    Lowe's announces plans to make leadership changes and close 34 stores in Canada. The home improvement retailer increased earnings guidance for fiscal 2019.
  • EU Commission to extend container line block exemption regulation
    The European Commission believes that container shipping lines need consortia to make "operations more financially viable and efficient."
  • Is the rebirth of shipping share offerings finally nigh?
    Higher freight rates are piquing investor interest, bringing ship owners back to the capital markets.
  • Truck hijackings become part of cartel violence in Mexico border city
    Drug cartel members in the northern border city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, across from Laredo, Texas, recently hijacked trucks to form blockades on major avenues...
  • The numbers don't lie: size of legal awards vs. trucking companies is soaring
    The survey covers just the states of the Southeast but the numbers are still sobering,.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 20, 2019
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • aAsian middle distillate cash differentials plunge over 80% amid ample supply, weak demand
    This has also translated to a weakening gasoil swaps market structure, and the December/January spread was assessed at plus 9 cents/b Tuesday.

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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
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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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