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BRIEFS
October 24, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Maersk revises upwards 2019 earnings forecast with strong sea freight volumes
  • CMA CGM launches range of new import and export trade financing services
  • IMO 2020 presents challenges and opportunities for container shipping lines
  • Germany targets cleaner air in nation's port cities
  • Port of New Orleans is connected to the city's public belt railroad
  • Vietnamese feeder ship capsizes on river near Ho Chi Minh
  • Veteran Niels van Namen to head CEVA's healthcare business development
  • Qantas to trial additional Cairns call on Sydney to Hong Kong freighter service
  • Garuda continues expansion leasing two freighters from GECAS
  • CAL Cargo boosts services to Los Angeles

Exim Indiaweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Indian Register of Shipping receives RO authorisation from Denmark
  • Master Marine Services inks MoU with Portall Infosystems
  • Worldgate Express Lines celebrated its 20th anniversary with a glittering function
  • KICT recognised as fastest growing terminal in 2018-19
  • Edoardo Podestá takes the helm of Dachser Air & Sea Logistics
  • Centre considering extending MEIS till end of this fiscal
  • India can achieve 175 GW renewable energy by 2022, says Minister
  • India-US trade talks on right track: Goyal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Sustainability through cooperation

The Loadstarweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Volga-Dnepr confirms job losses as it grounds two aircraft
  • Live event forwarder Rock-it Cargo makes Triple M investment to bolster against Brexit
  • Thirty-nine bodies discovered in a container in the UK
  • Ocean and overland growth compensates for air volatility as K+N reports 'solid' results
  • Investments deliver for UPS, producing greater volume and profits
  • LATAM Cargo opts for Bluetooth to improve ULD visibility
  • CMA CGM ownership means we can maintain our culture, says Ceva
  • Shipper + 3PL + data sharing = more trust and a smoother supply chain
  • DP World reports growth across global container terminal network in Q3
  • On the wires: Cash-burner UPS under pressure to act boldly, and rightly so
  • Supply chain radar: What do Amazon's storm clouds mean for logistics?

Marine Logweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Port Houston moves ahead on renewable energy
    Ports as well as shipping lines are making efforts to decarbonize. Among them is Port Houston. It is set to begin to purchase renewable electricity port-wide, In a move that would make
  • Damen inks ASD tug materials supply contract with Karachi Shipyard
    Speaking on the occasion of the contract signing, Haverkort said, "Damen is pleased to have been awarded this contract on the basis of the good cooperation between our two companies and of
  • Turn Services to acquire Jubilee Towing assets
    New Orleans headquartered barge fleeting and shifting specialist Turn Services has signed an agreement to purchase the assets of Jubilee Towing. Jubilee currently owns three towboats with a fourth boat under construction

Lloyd's Listweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Standard Club announces 7.5% general increases
    'The cost and frequency of high value P&I claims across the market continue at similar levels to last year. It...
  • The Interview: Michael Khouri
    Light-touch regulator wants carriers to thrive as long as they follow the rules
  • Lloyd's List Europe Awards finalists revealed
    The Europe awards will recognise 'Excellence in Shipping'
  • Scorpio Bulkers declares special stock dividend
    Chairman and chief executive Emanuele Lauro said the special dividend was the appropriate step to take at this time
  • Businesses remain unprepared for no-deal Brexit
    Guidance published to advise importers and exporters on questions to ask of freight forwarders
  • More large ships in lay-up for scrubber retrofits
    Idle fleet numbers have risen sharply in the past three weeks as lines take ships out of service to have...
  • Artificial intelligence-based service to boost Calista supply chain platform
    The service is aimed at using the power of artificial intelligence to collate and analyse real-time data to help users devise...
  • Speculation rife over possible Singapore yard merger
    Investors have grabbed shares in three listed counters affilated with Keppel O&M and SembMarine, but given Temasek's deal does not...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Activity in tanker FFA trades soars on heated spot market | Novatek claims ice-classed LNG tankers cleared...
  • India bans single use plastic on ships in domestic waters
    The ban will see certain items barred immediately and further items being banned from January 1, next year.
  • US Gulf coast crude exports remain robust despite lack of deepwater terminals
    While 21 tankers loaded oil during the week ending October 18, just three of them were VLCCs: the 300,325 dwt...
  • Chinese yard wins arbitration case against Pacific Radiance unit
    SWS and Pacific Crest in 2016 reached a settlement on two sister PSVs, with the yard returning pre-payments for both...
  • Pirates target shipping off Singapore
    In two separate incidents, individuals boarded the two large vessels and in one case tied up and threatened a crew...
  • Carriers need to develop greener supply chains to meet IMO 2020 cost
    Carriers need to work with customers to develop green container supply chains in order to cover the costs of IMO...
  • Equinor sells Johan Sverdrup field first oil to Sinopec
    The Johan Sverdrup Phase 1 production came onstream on October 5 and was expected to ramp up quickly with eight production...
  • Greek owners remain most active vessel buyers
    Allied Shipbroking data shows Greeks spending $2.4bn in the S&P market during the first three quarters of 2019, although Chinese...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Mexican auto exports slow on falling demand
  • Collaboration key to riding out volatility: shippers, 3PLs
  • China tariff relief would challenge US ag export logistics
  • Logixboard gets VC boost to sell software to forwarders
  • Incoterms more 'user friendly' for breakbulk in 2020
  • Infographic: MPV/HL fleet capacity unaffected by carrier M&A

TradeWindsweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Shell reserves berths for raft of LNG carriers at Hyundai Heavy
    Energy major signs letter of intent for slots as enquiries for project business mount and yards seek to raise prices
  • MISC and AET eye $6bn projects in big bet on LNG as future fuel
    Future growth path for Malaysian energy transporter looks good as the oil, gas and offshore markets come alive
  • Phantom $300,000-per-day VLCC fixtures lasted merely hours
    Stellar deals all failed 'on subjects', leaving the highest firm fixtures done at closer to $200,000 per day
  • Graig to exit shipowning with sale of last vessels in centenary year
    Cardiff outfit looks to the future with new Diamond 2 ultramax design and Idwal Marine platform
  • Ocean Tankers in major IMO 2020 floating storage play
    The shipping arm of Hin Leong is the most aggressive shipowner in stationing VLCCs off Malaysia
  • AET to quit chemical tanker trade due to shift in priorities
    Tanker player's managers believe better returns can be made in other tanker segments
  • Japan's ONE eyes supersize containership newbuildings
    Up to 10 vessels of 23,000 teu are expected to be booked directly by ONE and not by its Japanese shareholders
  • Star Bulk Carriers pushes ahead with clear-out of old tonnage
    World's biggest scrubber player sheds supramax pair built in early 2000s
  • MISC chases international LNG and offshore projects
    MISC's announcement earlier this month that it was building two new LNG carriers at Samsung Heavy Industries against a 15-year charter contract with ExxonMobil's SeaRiver Maritime came as something of a surprise to the industry as the company has previously tended to concentrate on business for parent company Petronas. However, MISC president and group chief executive Yee Yang Chien wanted to cle
  • Costamare profit jumps on strong charter market
    Rising rates and growing fleet help Greek company nearly triple net income in the third quarter
  • DHT narrows losses in third quarter as rates soar
    DHT Holdings met expectations for the third quarter in a period punctuated by skyrocketing tanker rates. VLCC values could jump 50% over next two years as term rates rise Supply and demand factors key to VLCC earning peaks The New York-traded VLCC owner posted a $9.94m loss for the three months ending 30 September - good for a $0.07 loss per share, which was in line with Wall Street forecasts.
  • EPA anonymity 'raises significant questions' on credibility
    Environmental Protection Alliance denies any connection to shipowner Hudson Shipping Lines
  • GasLog companies keep pushing into long-term market
    CFO Alastair Maxwell said his company only wants 10% of its fleet exposed to the spot market
  • Scorpio Bulkers to 'keep everyone guessing' on Scorpio Tankers
    Scorpio Tankers stock as dividend is 'better than cash', president Robert Bugbee says
  • Great Eastern to sell two ageing suezmaxes
    Indian owner starts sale of its two oldest suezmax vessels.
  • Carras locks $110m capesize into two-year charter with Koch Logistics
    The Aquaprincess, probably the most expensive capesize ever built, was paid for in cash, so is finance-free
  • Gavel falls on Oxygen Maritime Management's Megacor Honami
    Greek buyers rumoured to have prevailed at Singapore product tanker auction
  • Scorpio Bulkers shares special dividend of STNG stock with shareholders
    Scorpio Bulkers has used shares in its tanker-owning sister company to reward investors in spite of the lacklustre performance of its own shares over the past quarter. IMO 2020 disruption will benefit scrubber 'fast lane' owners The New York-listed company declared a one-time dividend, in which 1 million shares in its affiliate Scorpio Tankers (STNG) will be distributed to shareholders. In ad
  • BASF to boost Quantafuel's recycled-plastics fuel output
    Vitol-backed producer also seeks to upgrade Oslo listing
  • Standard Club to raise P&I rates in 2020
    Members of the London-based P&I mutual will have to pay more from next year
  • Workers walk out at Hyundai Heavy Industries
    Wage negotiations with management make little progress
  • Simpson Spence Young buys out Carnegie's stake in finance business
    Simpson Spence Young (SSY) is now the sole owner of its finance business, after acquiring its partner's stake in SSY Carnegie. SSY opens up in Dubai for bulker push The shipbroking firm established SSY Carnegie as a joint venture with Nordic investment bank Carnegie in 2016 and the company commenced trading in June 2017. The bank has decided to focus on its core Nordic business, but the two co
  • Greeks outspend Chinese with $2.5bn of ship purchases this year
    Allied Shipping Research puts Greek owners on top of S&P chart so far this year
  • Two bodies found on Tallink ro-pax
    Estonian police say deaths appear to be unrelated
  • Small firms shun scrubbers as IMO 2020 option, survey finds
    A TradeWinds knowledge survey has found large companies are more confident in their preparation for the bunker regulations
  • Fuel being removed from capsized boxship
    Small oil leak collected after Vietsun Integrity went over off Vietnam
  • Hong Kong shipping should wake up and smell the tear gas
    'Don't quote me on this,' said one well-known Hong Kong shipping executive. This is what nearly all top shipping names are saying
  • China's drive for electric cars indicates the oil age is stalling
    The switch to electric vehicles may accelerate faster than many expect, raising urgent questions for the oil shipping business
  • Lord Browne appointed Windward chairman
    Former BP chief executive to head up and coming marine insurtech company
  • Teekay Shuttle Tankers denies its 'green bond' has flopped
    Finance chief says shipowner was environmentally progressive enough to take in most of the cash it sought in $125m deal, with more possibly to come
  • Glencore moves for second 2020 Bulkers newbuilding
    Trader charters fifth ship in series being built for Tor Olav Troim-backed company
  • UN shipping tribunal judge Alexander Yankov dies
    ITLOS says law professor passed away last week.
  • PTS takes over management of Lake House duo
    Private investment company Lake House has handed over management of two boxships to Hamburg-based PT-Shipmanagement (PTS). The London and Hong Kong-based fund said it picked PTS for its high level of digitalisation and improved transparency on costs. The two ships are 1,300 teu. One is the Charlie B (built 2010), which is the only vessel listed in the fleet of Inter Ocean Express of Hong Kong. T
  • 'Weird things' happening in product tanker market ahead of IMO 2020
    Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee talks regulation disruption and the chance for zero fleet growth in the sphere
  • Polferries gives Nova Star a permanent home
    ST Marine's unwanted ferry is acquired by Polish charterer
  • Cargoship banned for a year over wage arrears
    Paris MoU takes action against Russian vessel for the second time
  • 'Dieselgate' funds to finance US green ferries conversion
    Vessels up for conversion use 26% of the total diesel consumption by Washington ferry system
  • Female trio bring feminine touch to Spanish tug firm
    Historically male-dominated sphere holds no fears for intrepid women linked to the sea by family ties
  • Shipping urged to go green for public perception
    Bad public image is curbing the industry's ability to attract investments and talents, according to Alexander Saverys
  • India to ban single use plastic on ships in domestic waters
    Two stage implementation sees immediate ban on some items and further items banned from 1 January 2020

American Shipperweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Mullen's LTL business shines in tepid quarter
    Performance from Canadian firm's less-than-truckload business help offset sagging truckload and oil services segments in weak energy and freight markets.
  • U.S. workers ratify labor deal with Air Canada
    Union members belonging to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have ratified a new 10-year contract with Air Canada. The airline said it was notified of...
  • Catching Wall Street off guard, Tesla turns a profit, beats Q3 estimates
    Stock soars after the electric vehicle maker posts better than expected Q3 results.
  • Rush Enterprises reports solid Q3 but warns on used truck market
    Rush Enterprises Inc., the largest dealer network of commercial vehicles in North America, reported lower earnings and higher sales in the third quarter. But the...
  • Mexican government mulls legalization of 18 million "chocolate cars"
    Authorities in Mexico have proposed legislation to legalize around 18 million so-called "carros chocolates," or chocolate cars - vehicles illegally imported into the country from...
  • Landstar reports significant third quarter earnings miss
    The company warned of its upcoming poor performance in September but still missed analyst's earnings estimates.
  • Delta borrowing $1.5 billion to pay for LATAM Airlines stake
    Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] is selling $1.5 billion worth of bonds to help pay for its 20% stake in South American carrier LATAM Airlines,...
  • US Customs officials seize shipment of counterfeit batteries
    Battery Council International, which represents U.S. lead acid battery manufacturers, praised the removal of the potentially unsafe products from the supply chain.
  • Updated: Not as bad as feared: ECHO beats on earnings and revenue
    In a tough freight environment, the Chicago brokerage outpaced Wall Street's expectations.
  • Canadian Pacific reports record-low operating ratio
    The railway also earned record third-quarter revenue.
  • Workhorse Group forms joint venture to advance truck-based drone business (with video)
    Electric truck maker Workhorse Inc. is selling its Surefly flying car project to aerospace and defense contractor Moog Inc. for $4 million and forming a...
  • Self-driving startup Zoox raises $200M
    Self-driving startup Zoox has raised $200 million in new convertible note funding, according to media reports. The raise is part of a Series C round...
  • River Transport News publisher addresses issues facing river barge industry
    The network of barges that ship through the slow-moving powerhouse that is the U.S. river transportation system is critically important despite its low profile, according...
  • Intermodal drayage companies must embrace technology or die
    It is no longer enough to just provide excellent service. Now, companies must provide excellent service alongside speed, transparency and convenience.
  • Peak season for air cargo: past results, present challenges
    Market expert Jesse Cohen writes about the 2019 air cargo market to date, and industry personnel look ahead to 2020.
  • Amazon expands its in-store pickup service Counter, adds GNC, Health Mart and Stage Stores
    E-commerce giant Amazon.com, Inc. is expanding its in-store pickup service Counter, announcing on October 23 that it is partnering with GNC, Health Mart and Stage...
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 10/23
    Trucking Freight Futures forward curve on Tuesday points to higher short-term National rates.
  • President Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey
    The Trump administration said the Turkish government satisfied the five-day ceasefire commitment in northern Syria.
  • Four rules of determining freight class when shipping machinery
    Determining freight class is a key to shipping freight successfully. Learn more about the processes involved in this article.
  • Knight Swift said its earnings would be weak; actual numbers back that up
    Intermodal was a particularly weak spot; OR at Swift a concern to Deutsche
  • Understanding startup investment dynamics within the logistics ecosystem
    Venture capital investment in the logistics sector has seen a steady rise in the last decade and shows no signs of abating in the near...
  • Driver arrested after 39 bodies found in truck container (With Video)
    U.K. police are investigating whether human trafficking gangs were behind the deaths after 25-year old driver is arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • Today's Pickup: Canadian cargo drone firm lands a big customer, DSV
    Drone Delivery Canada's sales agreement with Air Canada pays off as it reaches a deal to provide a drone platform at DSV Panalpina's facility near...
  • High impact snowstorm to slam Rockies tonight, Thursday
    "Travel will be quite treacherous." Significant snowstorm will be rough on truckers Wednesday night, Thursday, 10/23-10/24.
  • United Road adds heavy haul trucks to car carrier business
    United Road, which moves about 4 million new and used cars and light trucks a year, is expanding into Class 8 truck and equipment hauling...
  • Boeing's commercial airplane problems lead to sharp drop in Q3 income
    Updated 6:32 p.m. Aircraft maker Boeing [NYSE: BA] is reporting sharply lower earnings for its fiscal third quarter as the company deals with the grounding...
  • Scorpio begins slowly separating its conjoined twins
    Scorpio Bulkers plans to continue to monetize its position in related-party Scorpio Tankers.
  • China Eastern inks joint venture agreement with Virgin Atlantic, Air France and KLM
    Tie-up offers more options between Europe and China
  • Zimbabwe celebrating Anti-Sanctions Day
    The Southern African country's political leadership established the national holiday to protest longtime U.S. economic sanctions.
  • Transportation One levels up, hires Gillihan as chief revenue officer
    Gillihan plans to build a process-driven sales floor that can scale.
  • A conference on IMO 2020 impact shows how many questions remain as new rule approaches
    Diesel is a sideshow at the Argus Media conference but the impact on it is always in the background.
  • Norfolk Southern confident it can reach 2021 operating ratio target - UPDATE
    Further operational efficiencies will push the railroad to its target, the company said.
  • Tigers goes Dutch with Rotterdam mega-hub
    The need for dual-hub European logistics systems as Brexit looms is one reason the Hong Kong-based supply chain specialist is building a new hub.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
OCTOBER 23, 2019
  • Russia's Sovcomflot completes two LNG-fuelled voyages along North Sea Route
    Russia's Sovcomflot has completed two voyages along the North Sea Route (NSR) using cleaner-burning LNG as a primary fuel, the maritime shipping company said in a press release this week.
  • Newbuilt VLCC New Journey heads west with gasoil on board: traders
    The newbuilt VLCC New Journey is bringing gasoil from the Middle East to either West Africa or Europe, although the final destination remained uncertain, traders said this week.
  • MARINE FUEL ROUNDUP: IFS to supply 0.5% fuel at Malta from next week
    International Fuel Suppliers Limited will start supplying 0.5% bunker fuel at the port of Malta from next week, a company spokesperson said Wednesday.
  • Shipowners delay dry-docking, fitting scrubbers to capture high freight
    Shipowners have delayed dry-docking and retro-fitting scrubbers in order to benefit from a rising market, with freight rates reaching multi-year highs in the past few weeks.
  • PDVSA crude production in October down 55.5% from January
    Venezuela's state-owned PDVSA has seen its crude production drop to an average 672,000 b/d so far in October, down 55.5% from the 1.51 million b/d average in January, according to preliminary official figures reviewed Wednesday by S&P Global Platts.

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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
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.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
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
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
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
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
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
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
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
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
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
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
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.
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
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.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
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
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
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%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
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
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
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.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
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%)
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
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
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
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
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
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
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
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
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
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
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
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
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