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January 22, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • PSA terminals handle 81m TEU worldwide, up 9.1pc yoy
  • US ports handle record import box volumes
  • Top box carriers pile on the tonnage in 2019
  • DP World seeks to acquire Pulogsa box terminal in Chile for US$502m
  • Qatar handles 1.33 million TEU in 2018, up 70pc yoy
  • UPS chooses Philippe Gilbert as president for new supply chain solutions role
  • European cargo airlines report slow growth in 2018
  • Air cargo surges 15pc at Budapest Airport in 2018
  • Four new Boeing 777Fs for Lufthansa Cargo and AeroLogic

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • Allcargo Logistics supports the young golfers at WIGA Junior Golf Championship
  • BBC Chartering adds "BBC Yacht Transport" as new sales & service channel
  • China Navigation to acquire the bulk shipping activities of Hamburg Süd
  • CMA CGM unites its Containerships & MacAndrews brands to create a key player in intra-European multimodal transport
  • European LSPs & Customs agents continuing to prepare for no-deal Brexit
  • IRClass signs MoU with govt of Assam for inland water transport project
  • MOL to establish Asahi MOL Tankers for pool operation of MR Product tankers
  • SCFI Asia to US West Coast spot rates surge
  • Imports of vegetable oil rise by 11 pc in Dec. 2018
  • JNPT's mobile app to make things easier for the trade
  • Parliamentary committee seeks expeditious environment clearance for port infrastructure projects
  • PCHAA conducts successful Blood Donation Camp
  • CBDT clarifies regarding issue of prosecution notices
  • RBI eases external commercial borrowing norms
  • Chinese economic growth in 2018 falls to three-decade low

International Transport Journalweb site
  • US class I railroad invests in Illinois and New Mexico
  • International business of Flying Cargo acquired
  • Panalpina's transatlantic service happy and Brexit-ready
  • Cushman & Wakefield reinforces investment team
  • Belarusian Railway boosts digital freight transport
  • Port of Kiel notes slight decline in 2018
  • Transport capacities still scarce
  • Crane Worldwide picks Liso as director projects
  • 10% more airfreight in Indian Ocean
  • SBB Cargo to go it alone
  • CMA CGM unites Containerships and MacAndrews brands
  • China Navigation snaps up part of Hamburg Süd
  • Swiss Post sets parcel record
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • BIC new board-member and officer appointments
  • ACG introduces fresh operation between Oslo and China
  • 100 new locomotives for EU cross-border traffic

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • Supply chain radar: Amazon vs container shipping lines - you're kidding, right?
  • Carriers defend new street turn charges shippers say are 'insane'
  • Felixstowe to provide more capacity for growing DFDS ro-ro traffic
  • DHL continues expansion in Scandinavia with €134m express hub at Copenhagen
  • With new ULCVs on the horizon, another Asia-Europe loop was 'inevitable'
  • Air Cargo Global launches Oslo-Tianjin seafood freighter
  • US-China trade deal 'on the cards'
  • Supply chain radar: the K+N stamp on the DSV + Panalpina deal
  • Supply chain radar: opportunistic DB Schenker the next FF takeover target worth over €13bn

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • High Speed Transfers orders third Damen FCS 2710
  • Alang beaching costs Dutch shipowner $3.4 million in penalties
  • Equinor moves forward with shoreside power for PSVs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • Transpacific trade awaits post-Chinese New Year crash
    Capacity control will be top of the agenda as carriers try to mitigate against the expected volume shortfall in the...
  • Delta Tankers confirms suezmax resale purchase
    Diamantis Diamantidis group has clinched 12 acquisitions across the dry bulk and tanker spaces in less than a year
  • Monjasa redeploys bunker tanker to boost Panama operations
    Danish bunker supplier moves the 8,800 dwt Accra - capable of carrying 2020-compliant fuels - into the Panama Canal
  • Brightoil leaves investors in the dark
    The latest update on the company's financial position appears to have merely muddied the waters of what was an already...
  • Keep calm (and prepare for change)
    Preparation is the difference between being able to take advantage of an external threat or sinking with all employees
  • DFDS boosts UK-Rotterdam ro-ro capacity
    New ro-ro bridges will allow Felixstowe to cater to the latest generation of ships as it seeks to become a...
  • Letter to the Editor: Automated shipping will not lead to a one-size-fits-all industry
    The advent of automated technologies in the shipping industry will lead to nuanced changes on the ground, dependent on circumstances...
  • UK names industry veteran as new Sosrep
    Hennig has acted as interim Sosrep since May 2018 following the departure of Les Chapman
  • Euroseas handed stock exchange compliance notice
    The company has six months following receipt of the notification to regain compliance with the minimum share price requirement
  • Dutch shipowner fined for illegal scrapping
    Holland Maas Scheepvaart Beheer II BV has been ordered to pay about $3.4m
  • Maersk sells Hamburg Süd's bulk unit
    The deal is expected to close at the end of the first quarter, subject to regulatory approval
  • Daily Briefing
    Indonesia to break through with its second mini LNG | Gap between potential and reality for LNG | OOIL poised...
  • MOL sets up pool operating unit with Asahi Tanker
    Fleet of about 25 vessels will focus on Asia and Oceania
  • Brightoil grappling with $250m creditor claims
    Creditors have launched legal proceedings against Brightoil and its subsidiaries, requesting repayment or even winding up orders
  • FSLT sells off ageing MR tanker
    Liquidity from the sale will help improve FSLT's risk profile while positioning the shipping trust to take advantage of an...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • Cascade of capacity cuts to mark Asia-Europe trade
  • Chittagong-Dhaka rail expansion critical
  • Antitrust agency rules for PSA in JNPT dispute
  • Project logistics rides high on oil, construction
  • US regulators weigh truck HOS changes

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • Deadly fire hits two ships in Kerch StraitA number of seafarers have died after fire ripped through two ships near the Kerch Strait on Monday. Global media outlets say 10 or 11 Turkish and India crew from the vessels have perished in the incident. At least 12 are said to have survived. Reuters, the New York Times and the BBC all report seafarers jumping from the vessels to escape the flames and smoke. While details are limited at this
  • CMES expects 2018 profit to double
    Owner of the world's largest VLCC and VLOC fleets says its results were boosted by asset acquisitions, valemax expansion and tanker market recovery.
  • Morgan Stanley upgrades Teekay LNG Partners after sell-off
    Morgan Stanley has upgraded Teekay LNG Partners following a crash in the value of its units in the second half of 2018. Analyst Fotis Giannakoulis raised the MLP to overweight today and reset his target price from $17.50 to $16.00 per unit. Global stock market crash has taken shipping equities to crisis levels Teekay LNG changing structure to lure investors Giannakoulis explained Teekay LNG sa
  • GC Rieber wins Statnett management contract
    The Oslo-listed company replaces Simon Mokster Shipping as technical manager
  • Cargoship brawl lands master in hospital
    A brawl on a UK-flagged general cargoship ended up with its master going to hospital. Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern police said the incident occurred on the 3,600-dwt Eastern Vanquish (built 2012) in Rostock on 17 January. In the late evening, marine police and an ambulance were called to the vessel. There had been a "quarrel" between the chief mate and the captain, both Russians, police sai
  • MOL sells product tanker to Greek shipowner
    Japanese shipowner Mitsui OSK Lines has sold one of its LR2 product tankers, brokers say. It is believed the 105,800-dwt Phoenix Dream (built 2005) has been purchased by a Greek shipowner. MOL and Asahi Tanker launch pool operating company Initial market rumours had last week pointed to a transaction at around $14.5m. Now brokers tell TradeWinds a sale has been agreed at a price in the region
  • UK reveals near-miss involving Stena ro-pax and sub
    The UK is probing a near-miss involving a Stena ro-pax and a navy submarine. The previously unreported "close quarters incident" took place on 6 November, the department for transport told TradeWinds. Ferry crash master thought he was facing the other way The ship involved is the 30,300-gt Stena Superfast VII (built 2001), which operates between Belfast and Cairnyan. The government is not rele
  • VesselsValue takes axe to OSV prices as it rejigs team
    VesselsValue as painted a grim picture for offshore support vessel prices as it announced a reorganisation of its offshore team. The UK company said last year was predicted by many to be the start of the recovery for the sector, but while some positive moves were made, the real picture is somewhat different. There have been big consolidation moves in the US and Brent crude saw a steady price inc
  • New fuels must be 'fit for purpose' says Fafalios
    Leading Greek voice urges industry to collaborate and ensure new blends do not cause damage, and backs London as top shipping centre.
  • Essar Shipping CFO Sandeep Akolkar quits
    Essar Shipping has said CFO Sandeep Akolkar has resigned with effect from Monday. It gave no reason for the departure. Last year, the company sold its last capesize bulker for scrap. The 175,000-dwt Kiran (built 1994) went for for recycling in Pakistan for $434 per ldt or $10.5m.
  • Equinor presses on with shore power for PSVs
    Norwegian major Equinor is continuing its drive towards shore power for its chartered platform supply vessel (PSV) fleet. It has 13 units in its contract portfolio that are ready for electrical supply, with another five being prepared for this in 2019. Owners include Havila, Atlantic, Solstad, Dof, Ugland and Eidesvik. It opened a shore-to-ship power supply station at the Dusavik supply base ne
  • Aspen set to provide new financial backing for Lodestar
    Marine insurer lining up fresh capital injection after RSA withdrawal
  • Stalwart deal shows further strengthening of tanker values
    An aframax purchase by a Greek shipowner last week has provided further evidence of rising asset values in the crude space. Stalwart Management steps up drive for aframax tankers Dimitris Souravlas-led Stalwart Management was last week named as the buyer of the 106,600-dwt Blue River (built 2002). A price of $11.5m was placed on the purchase, as TradeWinds reported at the time. Clarksons des
  • Banker Porsteinsson takes over at Eimskip
    Icelandic container line Eimskip has hired an experienced banker as its new CEO. Vilhelm Mar Porsteinsson is replacing Gylfi Sigfusson on 24 January. Sigfusson is heading to the US to run Eimskip there and in Canada, as well as Eimskip Logistics. Porsteinsson is managing director of corporate and investment banking at Islandsbanki. "In his work he has gained vast knowledge and experience in fi
  • Public investors enter 2019 with little interest in shipping stocks
    Malaise that has prevented IPOs in shipping may be getting worse as shares languish
  • Capesize spot earnings up 15% week on week
    Market movements since 11 January have been small but meaningful.
  • Densay Shipping strikes again with successful asset play
    Turkish bulker owner Densay Shipping has pulled off another successful asset play, brokers say. Chinese import buyers of veteran tonnage brave new S&P waters Densay linked to canny asset plays It is believed to have sold a Chinese built supramax for a price 77% above what it paid for the ship in 2016. European brokers say the 57,000-dwt SSI Expedition (built 2010) has been sold to an undisclos
  • NWS cargoship stuck off Denmark
    A Russian cargoship has run aground off Denmark, according to the country's Defence Command (Forsvaret). Forsvaret said the 3,200-dwt Alexander Tvardoskiy (built 1996) got stuck on Sunday just north of the Oresund tunnel. It was en route to the UK with a timber cargo. There was no risk of pollution, Forsvaret added. The ship will be inspected before it leaves the area. It is operated by North
  • Global stock market crash has taken shipping equities to crisis levels
    Arctic Securities singles out tankers and LNG as top picks after global shares sell-off.
  • Transocean tipped to win race for Japanese product tanker
    Price seen as firm and reflective of an improving freight market.
  • Mega-boxship delivery torrent set to slow
    A record number of mega-boxships were delivered last year, but there are signs this rush is abating. Shipping consultancy Drewry said delays and slow-steaming could help out carriers this year. Asia to Europe box volumes finally rising A total of 26 ultra-large containerships (ULCs) of more than 18,000 teu were handed over last year. All of the combined capacity of 525,500 teu was sent to work
  • Hamburg Sud sells bulker arm to China Navigation
    Deal comes just over a year after container fleet was taken over by AP Moller-Maersk.
  • Monjasa has biggest bunker tanker in Panama after move
    Danish bunker group Monjasa has redeployed a tanker from West Africa to boost its Panama Canal operations. It said the 8,800-dwt Accra (built 2010) will be the biggest and newest ship in the market. Monjasa delivered 450,000 tonnes of marine fuel in the Canal area in 2018, making it the second largest supplier. Accra has received all safety and operational approvals from the Panamanian authorit
  • Washingtons eye $474m Seaspan sell-off
    A major shareholder of US-listed boxship owner Seaspan has revealed details of a big stock sale. Companies controlled by the Washington family have registered up to 52.81m shares for sale at a maximum price of $8.98 each, against a closing price of $9.16 last Friday. This would bring in more than $474m. Fairfax stake in Seaspan hits 36% Seaspan frees up more ships as de-leveraging continues T
  • Chronos linked to Nissen kamsarmax deal
    A new name has joined the list of companies rumoured to have purchased a kamsarmax from Japan's Nissen Kaiun. UK-based brokers have identified Greece's Chronos Shipping as buyer of the 82,000-dwt Crystal Star (built 2014). The market has been rife with speculation about the new owners of the Sanoyas Shipbuilding-constructed vessel, offers for which were invited last week. The vessel, which is
  • Euronav buys back $3m stock pile ahead of financial results
    Euronav continues to invest in its own shares at a time executives have suggested tanker equities may represent a strong counter-cyclical bet against a recession. New York and Brussels-listed Euronav added an €2.99m ($3.04m) bundle of stock to a $4m pile picked up in the final days of 2018. Modec picks up Euronav suezmax at stellar price Tanker stocks a good spot amid recession talk, says Paddy
  • Unisea linked to purchase of PIL's last capesize bulker duo
    Signs are that Adamantios Lemos-led firm has re-entered the big bulker sector
  • Euroseas put on notice by Nasdaq
    Greek boxship owner Euroseas has been told to boost its Nasdaq share price to regain compliance with the exchange's listing rules. It said it had received notice that its stock had traded below $1 for 30 consecutive business days. It has six months to regain compliance, which will occur if it can boost the stock back above this level for 10 straight days. "The company intends to cure the defi
  • Seacor Marine's Politis to head offshore at Transport Capital
    Singapore investment manager Transport Capital has recruited Joshua Politis as head of offshore. The former director and general manager of Asia Pacific at US offshore vessel owner Seacor Marine will also become a partner in Singapore. While at New York-listed Seacor Marine, Politis managed its operations and led its Asian merger, acquisition, restructuring and investment activities. Transport
  • Serromah Shipping tanker refloated off Germany
    A Dutch tanker has refloated after runing aground off Cuxhaven in Germany. The 12,500-dwt Oriental Nadeshiko (built 2009) got stuck early on Monday morning in the Elbe, the Basler Zeitung reported, citing German authorities. It is loaded with a 9,000-tonne cargo. The crew was reported as saying no damage has been suffered by the vessel. The cargo includes hydraulic fluids, solvents and fuel.
  • Lease accounting adds to restated DFDS profit
    Danish ro-ro giant DFDS has restated a higher profit for the third quarter as it complies with IFRS 16 accounting regulations. It is adopting the standard from 1 January this year and issued an updated EBITDA figure of DKK 3.5bn ($533.5m) for the three months to 31 October last year. This is up from DKK 2.9bn under the old rules. The shipowner said the move changes the way it accounts for all l
  • Algoma extends Yangzijiang newbuilding options
    Canadian owner has also received full refund of payments made for cancelled Uljanik orders.
  • MOL and Asahi Tanker launch pool operating company
    Two Japanese shipowners say initial focus will be on the highly versatile MR sector.
  • UK government names new SOSREP
    Industry veteran, who has had role on interim basis since May 2018, gets casualty role full-time.
  • VIDEO: Rio Tinto sees modest growth in iron ore exports
    Output back to normal at Australian mining giant after incident free quarter.

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • Months of 'cascading effects' from shutdown expected
    Analysis shows that the ongoing shutdown is impacting trade functions across the federal government.
  • Sanctions ready to lift against three Russian firms
    U.S. exporters wait for official announcement from OFAC for guidance on how to proceed.
  • Commentary: Government closure hurts maritime industry
    Attorneys from Winston & Strawn say regulatory impacts "will become more severe and then debilitating over time."
  • Heavy volumes increase congestion at major U.S. ports
    Relief is expected when volumes dip after Lunar New Year, which begins Feb. 5.
  • China Navigation buying bulk shipping arm of Hamburg Süd
    Since Maersk acquired Hamburg Süd in 2017, it is focusing on the container liner business.
  • EU proposes permanent multilateral ISDS court
  • J.B. Hunt's earnings fall despite higher revenues

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 21, 2019
  • S Korea's LSMGO prices at 6-week high on strong demand, tight supply
    "Most of the LSMGO is [diverted] to the local demand [for heating], so it's not easy to find avails for LSMGO," a trader said.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • FUTURES: Crude ticks up on IEA report; easing trade tensions
    The process would be "a marathon, not a sprint," IEA said.
  • HK's Brightoil plans Zhoushan oil terminal asset sale amid restructuring
    Brightoil's intended asset sales come at a time when Zhoushan port is emerging as an attractive bunkering destination in China.

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PORTS
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
TRANSPORTATION
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
PORTS
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
PORTS
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
SAFETY & SECURITY
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
PORTS
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
OFFSHORE
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
TRADE
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
PORTS
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
PORTS
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
ACCIDENTS
One dead and four injured on board the cruise ship World Legacy (formerly Moby Zaza )
Singapore
A fire broke out on the unit
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
SBB CFF FFS Cargo has sold 31 locomotives to Nordic Re-Finance
Bern
The Swiss company plans to equip itself exclusively with vehicles produced by Stadler Rail Valencia by 2035.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by 2.6 percent.
Hamburg
Containers boosted the growth. Volumes remained stable in the fourth quarter alone.
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the DFDS Group recorded a net loss of DKK -286 million.
Copenhagen
PORTS
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegro's ports grew by 1.6%.
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy alone increased by +64.6%
PORTS
To APM Terminals the 37.5% of the Southern Container Terminal of the port of Jeddah
The Hague/Dubai
DP World will keep the remaining 62.5%
PORTS
Continues the bending of the traffic of the container in the port of Los Angeles
Los Angeles
In January decrease of -12.1%. Bown: the state of exports to China seems bad
PORTS
In the fourth trimester of the 2025 the traffic of the goods in the port of Civitavecchia is increased of +8.6%
Civitavecchia
In the whole year growth was +3.1%
COMPANIES
Samskip sells marine and logistic services with the United Kingdom and Ireland to the CLdN
Luxembourg/Rotterdam
The agreement includes rental agreements for over 5,000 multimodal load units
COMPETITION
The Antitrust has reopened the procedure on the concentration between the Ignazio Messina & C. and the Terminal San Giorgio
Rome
SHIPPING
The International Chamber of Shipping against the new harbour taxes programmed by the US government
Washington
Necessary - the association emphasizes - carefully coordinated political solutions
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
SHIPPING
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
COMPANIES
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
PORTS
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
PORTS
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
PORTS
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
PORTS
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
COMPANIES
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
SHIPPING
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
LOGISTICS
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
OFFSHORE
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
TRANSPORTATION
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
SHIPPING
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
SEAFARERS
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
SHIPPING
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
PORTS
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%.
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
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%)
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
SHIPPING
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
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
CRUISES
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.
PORTS
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.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
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%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
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
SHIPPING
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
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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
ACCIDENTS
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
ENVIRONMENT
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
PORTS
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
TRADE
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
OFFSHORE
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
PORTS
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
SHIPPING
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
PORTS
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
SEAFARERS
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
SHIPPING
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
PORTS
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
PORTS
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
PORTS
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
SHIPPING
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
SHIPPING
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
PORTS
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
COMPANIES
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
OFFSHORE
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
AWARDS
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
JOBS
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
LOGISTICS
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
LOGISTICS
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
LOGISTICS
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
CRUISES
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
INDUSTRY
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
INFRASTRUCTURE
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
ASSOCIATIONS
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
PORTS
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
SHIPPING
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
PORTS
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
PORTS
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
INDUSTRY
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
PORTS
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
SHIPPING
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
SHIPYARDS
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
PORTS
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
PORTS
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
SHIPPING
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
ENVIRONMENT
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
ENVIRONMENT
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
PORTS
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
LOGISTICS
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
INDUSTRY
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.
COMPANIES
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
SHIPPING
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
ACCIDENTS
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
AVIATION
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
SEAFARERS
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
INSTITUTIONS
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
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
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Livorno Reefer to acquire stake in CSC
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
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.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
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
SAFETY & SECURITY
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
PORTS
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
INDUSTRY
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
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
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"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
COMPANIES
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
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
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
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
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
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
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
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
SHIPPING
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
SHIPPING
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
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