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February 25, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Asia-Europe rate drops 8.3pc to US$831/TEU, off 6.2pc to USWC
  • CMA CGM rates from Asia to Mideast-Gulf up twice in March
  • Scrubber lobby makes its case on cleanliness of scrubbed wash water
  • Royal Navy moves east of Suez with carriers calling at Omani Port of Duqm
  • Container carriers are in for a rough ride in 2019 as trade slows: BIMCO
  • Rotterdam, Amsterdam to open shipping corridor for cost cutting barges
  • Saudi Arabia ramps up prominence of King Abdullah Port as major hub
  • Black Sea 2018 container volume growth up 8.7pc to 2.93 million TEU
  • Upgraded Hapag-Lloyd credit rating by Moody's rises to B1
  • Shanghai and Ningbo team up to boost throughput to and from Yangtze
  • Sydney's Port Botany volume up 4.7pc in 2018 to 2.65 million TEU
  • Heathrow reflects on record passenger year, but cargo stays flat
  • Qantas to recoup soaring fuel bill on strong travel demand
  • Lufthansa Cargo adds new Boeing 777 freighter to Frankfurt
  • Emirates to receive 14 A380s before Airbus ends production

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 24, 2019
  • ANL to launch new Asia to Australia service: aax2
  • London P&I Club reports further growth in owned entry
  • Moody's upgrades Hapag-Lloyd credit rating to B1
  • NYK considering business integration of three research & technical subsidiaries
  • Sanjay Kumar Agarwal & Adarsh Hegde jointly launch "UCC Software" for Pipavav & Kandla
  • Eyeing additional $ 1.5 bn trade, India to triple exports to Argentina
  • India's oil imports from Iran fell by 45 pc in Jan.
  • 'Coffee with Chairman' to motivate outstanding employees at Deendayal Port
  • Chennai Port Trust launches pensioners' grievance portal
  • Cochin Port in plans to construct new cruise terminal
  • Govt extends tenure of Sanjay Bhatia as Chairman of Deendayal Port Trust
  • JNPT-SEZ organises interactive seminar for investors
  • National Logistics Policy to provide overall vision & direction to integrated development of logistics in the country: Prabhu
  • Govt drives big bang reforms in oil & gas sector
  • Global trade tensions causing trade weakness, says report

International Transport Journalweb site
  • The ferry contracts fiasco
  • USA: Implementation of PTC system well on track
  • Spark Global Logistics joins Cargo Connections
  • Krummen Kerzers - happy with Haribo
  • Scrubbers are the order of the day
  • Hybrid HGV for silent overnight deliveries in Stockholm
  • C.H. Robinson now present in Cologne
  • Dematic testing new automation system
  • 4,400 railcars to ship Alberta's crude oil
  • Port of Gothenburg on a rising tide again
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Gebrüder Weiss expanding in Romania
  • Barcelona-Bettembourg ro-mo service launched
  • Two appointees bolster WFS team
  • Maskargo enhances shipment real-time visibility
  • Maersk on the defensive
  • Virgin Atlantic to launch Tel Aviv widebody service

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
  • Flexport secures a billion dollars in new funds to help grow its global footprint
  • Despite blanked voyages, carriers still can't fill Asia-Europe ships, hitting rates
  • Q&A with Flexport's Ryan Petersen, the $1bn salesman
  • Now shadow transport secretary demands answers on bid for Manston Airport
  • B2B boost drives record year and soaring profits for Pilot Freight Services
  • Africa may be the source of the tech-savvy next generation of GSAs
  • Africa's greatest advantage is its youthful population; the youngest in the world, the continent boasts ...
  • UAE partially lifts ban on Qatari shipping
  • Neel Shah back on the board of directors at Tiaca
  • Supply chain radar: Flexport aiming for a long-term Amazon-esque valuation

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
  • Crowley christens second LNG fueled U.S.-flag ConRo
    Crowley Maritime Corp. today christened its second LNG fueled U.S.-flag ConRo ship MV Taíno at a ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Clara Crowley, daughter of Chairman and CEO Tom Crowley and
  • Switch to ultra-low sulfur fuel played role in ferry grounding
    A report from the U.K. Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) indicates that the use of ultra low sulfur fuel oil (ULSFO) may have contributed to a December 2017 incident in which the
  • Mitsubishi Shipbuilding christens Cameron Project LNG carrier
    In a ceremony held earlier today at its Nagasaki Shipyard & Machinery Works, Mitsubishi Shipbuilding christened the Marvel Crane, the first of two advanced 177,000 cu.m LNG carriers being built for Mitsui
  • Sale and leaseback deal sees Grupo R take delivery of jack-up
    Singapore's Keppel FELS shipyard has delivered the first rig equipped with Keppel's proprietary RigCare digital solutions to Mexico's Grupo R. Delivery of the jack-up rig, the Cantarell IV, came after Grupo R
  • VIDEO: Bilfinger reports rising orders for scrubbers
    Germany's Bilfinger Engineering & Technologies GmbH has booked scrubber contracts worth a total EUR 102 million (about $1.15 million) since it began transferring its power plant flue-gas desulfurization expertise to maritime applications
  • Brunvoll to deliver propulsion systems for zero emissions, zero crew Yara Birkeland
    Molde, Norway, based Brunvoll AS has signed a contract with the Kongsberg Group covering delivery of propulsion systems for Yara Birkeland, the world's first fully electric and autonomous containership. Brunvoll's delivery includes

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
  • Lobby group launches counter offensive in scrubber skirmish
    Scrubber lobbying group the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 wants to defend the reputation of open-loop scrubbers and protect investors' interests
  • StealthGas forms joint-venture for fleet growth
    The joint-venture vehicle aims to acquire small LPG carriers through the secondhand market
  • UAE insists Qatar trade ban stands
    UAE Federal Transport Authority seeks to clarify its own email with a statement to state-run news agency
  • London Club joins 2019 renewal round winners
    Gooch concurs with reports that the renewal round has been quiet
  • NYK calls on male staff to do more housework and childcare
    Study shows Japanese women working more than 49 hours per week typically do nearly 25 hours of housework a week...
  • Carnival unveils study on open-loop scrubber quality
    An analysis carried out on behalf of the cruise giant found its wash-water discharges showed a better-than-average performance against four...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why the IEA is less concerned about 2020
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Seaspan and HMM in exploratory talks about Long Beach terminal as buyers sought
    The protracted US government shutdown may delay the timetable for selling the most sophisticated container terminal in the US because...
  • MISC warns of tough year ahead on production cuts and geopolitical risks
    Over the longer term, growth in tonne-miles driven by higher exports from the Atlantic region to Asia suggests a more...
  • Daily Briefing
    Maersk outlook points to volatile year ahead | The Interview: John Wobensmith | Viewpoint: Hunting Stellar Daisy | Contships buys seven...
  • China's coal import restrictions might force a 3m-tonne drop in shipments
    Wood Mackenzie estimates China's seaborne metallurgical coal imports will fall by 3m tonnes in 2019 as a result of China's...
  • ILWU keeps up fight against automation in Port of Los Angeles
    ILWU holds a rally to drum up support against automation and hints at escalating the issue to the political level
  • The Interview: John Wobensmith
    John Wobensmith, who has been chief executive of US-based dry bulk company Genco since early 2017, says the shipping industry...
  • Singapore terminal prepares to supply LNG bunker ships
    SLNG has modified an original plan for its terminal to accept much larger LNG carriers
  • Adnoc to add over 25 vessels in fleet expansion spree
    The company has entered into a contract to supply 1m tonnes of LPG per year to China's Wanhua Petrochemical for...
  • China Merchants Energy Shipping eyes $600m private placement
    Funds will be used to finance part of its existing orderbook and to install scrubbers on 10 of its VLCCs
  • GTT launches digital excellence hub in Singapore
    The digital hub will be run by GTT's local subsidiaries Ascenz Solutions and GTT South East Asia and is in...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
  • Climbing US truck registrations bolster capacity
  • LA terminal automation delayed, but not derailed
  • Reefer sales provide clues to cold chain health
  • Amazon's full impact on container shipping emerging
  • Detention-demurrage mitigation demand rises

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
  • Seafarers in Marguerita case given whistleblower awards
    Over objections from the US government, the three seafarers who documented and exposed illegal discharge from an MST Mineralien Schiffahrt Spedition und Transport ship in 2017 will receive whistleblower awards. Jaroslav Hornof, the Czech third engineer aboard the 27,700-dwt Marguerita (built 2016), was given $225,000 this week after documenting and reporting a scheme to bypass pollution preventio
  • IMO calls for more studies on scrubber discharge
    Subcommittee recommends 'review of relevant scientific literature' on effluent from the IMO 2020 devices.
  • Drewry sees dry stock prices 'attractive' after selloff
    'Uncertainty' in global markets fed slump in the embattled sector, says analyst James Harley.
  • Mackay defends defensive dividend play as Teekay Tankers sets for stronger rates
    New York-listed owner explains why return to profit was not followed by a resumption in shareholder payouts.
  • Switch to low-sulphur fuel contributed to UK ferry grounding
    Engine systems were degraded and ultimately failed due to a change to ECA-compliant fuel
  • Dutch owners, yards team up to study methanol shipping
    Dutch shipowners and yards are teaming up to develop methanol shipping. Boskalis, Van Oord and Wagenborg Shipping have formed Green Maritime Methanol (GMM) to work with shipbuilders Damen Shipyards, Feadship and Royal IHC to study the feasibility of the green fuel. Engine makers Pon Power and Wartsila are also involved, together with their trade association VIV, and the Dutch navy. Specialised
  • Stakeholders push for repeal of EU liner antitrust laws
    Shippers and port industries on a collision course with lines over pending review of European consortia legislation
  • Has Hansson met his banking match in Texas maverick Beal?
    Herbjorn Hansson is a quirky Norwegian known for doing things his way. Quarterly earnings calls - very rarely. Open letters to his shareholders - frequently. He built an investor base through relentless courtship of retail investors, appearances on a CNBC television investment show and slavish devotion to a shareholder dividend: he'll pay it even when Nordic American Tankers is not turning a pro
  • China Merchants plans $610m equity raise to fund scrubbers and new ships
    Tanker owner will used the proceeds for new VLCCs, valemaxes, ro-ro orders, scrubber installations and debt repayments.
  • Repsol to fuel Brittany Ferries' LNG ro-pax
    Spanish major Repsol has signed a deal to supply LNG as fuel for Brittany Ferries' new ro-pax. The contract will see the company provide long-term supply of gas and key shoreside infrastructure to the 42,400-gt Salamanca, which is scheduled to enter service in 2022 from the Avic Weihai yard in China. Brittany agreed in 2018 to charter the newbuilding from Stena RoRo for 10 years. Brittany Ferri
  • Kanfer Shipping teams with ADNOC on small-scale LNG
    Norway's Kanfer Shipping has signed a cooperation deal for small-scale LNG projects with ADNOC shipping arm ADNOC Logistics & Services. The two companies will "explore the small-scale LNG market," it said, including looking at transport, onshore and offshore storage, bunkering and other infrastructure. "The parties are currently jointly developing several projects," Kanfer said. It owns a desig
  • Bernhard Schulte removes crews from disputed PDVSA tankers
    The Venezuelan oil company appears to have ceased payment of its invoices, leaving many maritime companies in the lurch worldwide.
  • Scorpio Bulkers adds to leaseback tally to refinance kamsarmax
    Scorpio Bulkers has penned the latest in a line of sale-and-leaseback deals to refinance one of its vessels. Scorpio Bulkers confident in drybulk shipping demand New York-listed Scorpio says the 84,900-dwt SBI Samba (built 2015) has been sold and chartered back in a move which raises $6.9m in liquidity. In a statement to investors, Scorpio Bulkers said the ship sold for $21.4m and the bareboat
  • Selling Nemo: Piraeus Bank "offloading $680m portfolio"
    Greek lender Piraeus Bank is reportedly looking to offload a package of ship loans worth between EUR 500m and EUR 600m ($680m). Hedge funds are expected to move for the portfolio, known as Nemo, Reuters cited financial sources as saying. A source close to the deal said the book is made up of both non-performing and performing loans. A sale is expected to close in the second quarter. Piraeus Ban
  • NYK salarymen urged to help with housework, childcare
    Male employees at Japanese owner NYK are being encouraged to be more proactive - in housework and childcare. The company held a "Papa-Mama" seminar on Thursday to boost the participation of men in the domestic arena. "As the number of working mothers has increased, the cooperation of partners is helpful for women to have fulfilling careers," NYK said. NYK gloomier on bulkers as it posts loss K
  • JP Morgan chops rating on Teekay Tankers with no dividend in sight
    JP Morgan has downgraded shares in Teekay Tankers following its decision to avoid a dividend despite its first profitable quarter in almost two years. Teekay Tankers sits on dividend and inks additional leaseback deal Tanker stocks hardest hit as trade war fears resurface Analyst Noah Parquette dropped the New York-listed shipowner from neutral to underweight. He said the decision not to retur
  • NCL profit rises as cruiseship bookings boom
    US operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCL) has pushed up fourth-quarter earnings while enjoying a record start to this year. The company said net profit was $154.6m to 31 December, against $98.8m in 2017. Revenue increased 10.5% to $1.4bn, compared with $1.2bn the year before, as it added another ship to the fleet. Apollo and Genting exit NCL after $962m sale There was also a growth in t
  • CLdN launches Rotterdam-Dublin RoRo service ahead of Brexit
    The new service will launch a month before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU on 29 March
  • Bilfinger scrubber orderbook hits $116m
    German industrial group Bilfinger has revealed a scrubber orderbook worth EUR 102m ($116m). It said its technology will be used on 70 vessels owned by national and international shipping companies from Germany and Greece. The group has also signed a deal with a shipyard in China. Tom Blades, CEO of Bilfinger: "There is huge potential for environmental technologies, especially in the maritime se
  • DHT Holdings locks in VLCC for one year at higher rate
    DHT Holdings looks set for improved income from one of its VLCCs after locking the ship into a new one-year time contract. New York-listed DHT has chartered the 320,000-dwt DHT Lotus (built 2011) to NPI, European shipbrokers say. Scrubber sums hold strong despite bans, says DHT Holdings executive DHT Holdings back to profitability in fourth quarter Wellington takes a step back at DHT Holdings
  • Shipping lending rises at HCB as provisions cut
    Newly privatised Hamburg Commercial Bank (HCB) has revealed an increase in shipping lending for 2018 as provisions were cut. The German bank, which changed its name from HSH Nordbank this month, said its maritime division added EUR 0.9bn ($1.02bn) in new loans, up from EUR 0.5bn in 2017. But it said: "The bank intentionally restricted its new commitments in light of the competitive pressure on m
  • French owner orders tanker pair at Taizhou Kouan
    An unnamed French owner has contracted two new tankers at China's Taizhou Kouan yard. Brokers said the 9,150-dwt chemical and product carriers are due in November 2020 and February 2021. No price has been given for the order. The yard currently has 25 ships on its books. This includes two tankers for Stenersen of Norway, with the rest mostly bulkers for names like Schulte, Pacific Carriers a
  • Dalian ports "ban" Australian coal imports
    Chinese customs authorities in Dalian have reportedly banned Australian coal imports as relations between the countries deteriorate. An unnamed official at Dalian Port Group told Reuters the terminal will also cap overall coal imports this year from any country to 12m tonnes. Dalian handled about 14m tonnes in 2018, half of which was from Australia, according to Orient Futures analyst Gu Meng. T
  • Tax gain cuts loss for Dof as PSVs improve
    Norwegian OSV group Dof has posted a lower loss in the fourth quarter as it foresees slightly better markets in 2019. The net deficit was NOK 774m ($89.82m), down from NOK 853m in the same three months of 2017. Revenue was lower at NOK 1.7bn, against NOK 1.99bn the year before. Chevron extends Dof PSV timecharter Dof fixes out PSV pair as market heads 'in the right direction' But its bottom l
  • The TW+ Quiz
    Twelve questions to test your knowledge of shipping over the last three months.
  • UAE: Qatar embargo remains after "misinterpretation"
    The UAE has said a shipping embargo on Qatar remains after a port circular seemed to suggest an easing of the ban this week. The country said the information was "misinterpreted" and a clarification will be issued to ports, Bloomberg reported. Abu Dhabi Ports had issued a directive that removed any mention of banning cargo shipments to Qatar. But the Federal Transport Authority said the embargo
  • HMM CEO CK Yoo stepping down
    Korean executive who oversaw restructuring says company's war on loss will continue without him from next month.
  • Fewer impairments drive seven-fold jump in MISC profit
    Malaysian shipowner also boosted by improved operating performance at tanker and LNG arms.
  • Queensland shipping faces more weather disruptions
    Australia's major coal exporting region set to suffer second cyclone in as many weeks
  • SLNG modifies terminal to accommodate smaller LNG ships
    Move likely to make it easier to deliver gas as bunker fuel to ships in the port of Singapore
  • Pioneer sees profits double on the back of improved markets
    Torben Janholt-led owner also offloads oldest bulker as part of fleet renewal strategy

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
  • Mexico conceded on biologics, still wants USMCA activated
    Mexico's ambassador to the U.S. on Thursday discussed the prospects for advancement of USMCA-implementing legislation in her country as various analysts weighed in on the different variables that could impact entry into force.
  • Flexport bulks up with $1 billion investment
    SoftBank's Vision Fund led the Series D round, which Flexport will use to improve technology, open offices and warehouses and hire employees with operational expertise.
  • HMM says Yoo made 'his own decision' to quit
    But The Wall Street Journal is reporting the CEO had been under pressure for months to step down.
  • Jacksonville deepening project could be done early
    JAXPORT leaders at the annual State of the Port address report work may be completed two years ahead of the original schedule.
  • Matson's diversity helps lifts revenues
    China service, terminals and logistics outweigh ongoing competitive situation in Guam and lower southbound volume in Alaska.
  • Mandatory TFTEA drawback switch starts Sunday
  • Cement import draws $506,250 OFAC penalty
  • NYK urges male employees to help out at home
  • Port of Hueneme breaks ground on deepening project

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 22, 2019
  • No-deal Brexit could knock Eur10/mt off EU CO2 price: Energy Aspects
  • Aramco expands China downstream footprint with refinery and petchem deals
  • 'Glory days' long past, Venezuela will struggle to recover lost oil production
  • Lake Charles LNG export project eyes 2020 final investment decision
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents DMCC
  • Rotterdam bunker sales slip by 4.2% in 2018
  • Bosporus Strait's continued closure causes severe delays: suppliers
  • Platts Marine Fuel 0.5% sees a surge in buying interest in MOC process
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • US' World Fuel Services sees 2018 bunker sales fall; marine segment profit rises
    WFS is well-positioned to meet supply challenges of fuel availability, quality and compatibility for IMO 2020, Kasbar said.
  • Demand for 380 CST bunker fuel weak in North Asia, LSMGO remains firm
    "LSMGO volumes are around 800 mt/day for us while last year it was 500 mt/day," a Hong Kong-based trader said.

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In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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