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June 25, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • HKSOA supports IMO's deliberations on sulphur cap
  • Prince Rupert sees cargo volume up 10pc but revenue dips 4pc
  • Matson christens LNG-ready con-ro ship 'Lurline'
  • US truckers' hours-of-service proposals 'in the final stages of review'
  • US Customs take action against MSC in record Philadelphia cocaine seizure
  • 136-yr old German historic sailboat sinks after colliding with containership
  • Avia Solutions Group acquires Chapman Freeborn
  • Hactl scoops another handling award - this time a green one
  • ABX Air partners with Air Cargo Carriers to accelerate pilot recruitment
  • Steven Polmans and Sanjeev Gadhia to take helm at TIACA in July

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • APL launches new Bangkok Haiphong service
  • Busan Port Authority is the launching customer at Maasvlakte Distribution Park West in Rotterdam
  • e-Shipping Bill implementation in Chennai by Hapag-Lloyd
  • MOL signs deal on long-term charter contract to utilise 'MOLFSRU Challenger' for Hong Kong Offshore LNG Terminal Project
  • SCFI spot rates down
  • Standic tank storage company to build state-of-art chemicals terminal at Port of Antwerp
  • Tanker & LNG shipping companies step up safety measures on Middle East transits
  • JNPT celebrates International Day of Yoga with enthusiasm
  • Kolkata Port Trust holds trade facilitation awards
  • Port of Rotterdam Authority to collaborate with four new companies for a better facility
  • Belgium's BE-GATE digital Customs platform makes e-commerce simpler
  • Steady progress in coastal & port connectivity roads component of Bharatmala Pariyojana
  • Weekly scheduled block train service commences from Port Pipavav
  • India-Qatar bilateral trade & economic relations seen poised for major growth in coming years
  • Manufacturing sector survey shows moderation in outlook
  • Plan to increase number of MSMEs in the country

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Preparing for rise in railfreight traffic
  • Sed Supply Chain Solutions moves into Delta 3
  • Generation change at TIS
  • Commitment to safe transports bears fruit
  • American Club reports "good start into 2019"
  • First frozen whole Malaysian durians flown to China
  • H.Essers acquires Gebroeders Hoefnagels Transport
  • Christopher Connor chosen as Aapa's new CEO
  • Rail facility to reduce CO2 by 18,300 t per year
  • MOL intensifies its LNG commitment
  • DAE helps ABC launch new widebody freighters
  • More LNG power for Containerships
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Siegmann opens office in Paris
  • Panalpina to elect new board of directors
  • New rail link between southern England and central Scotland
  • Rwandair adds more flights to worldwide network

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • China-US trade war may not prove the apocalypse container lines fear
  • Exclusive: Bansard in talks to acquire ASL Airlines France
  • Port of Rotterdam greenlights start-up projects to help it work 'smarter'
  • CargoLogic Germany on the runway to an AOC, despite industry concerns
  • The Morrow Roberson Road Test: Catapult and Xeneta collaboration an all-round win
  • FedEx confirms Huawei mail ban as 'mistake' reignites Chinese ire
  • Vanita Dass-Puri and Nicola Laidlaw-Rolph promoted at Europa
  • AN-124-100 said to have been destroyed in Libyan fighting
  • Markus Doerr takes over production at electric vehicle maker StreetScooter
  • Hessel Verhage the new CEO for DB Schenker Americas
  • Supply chain wars: Apple, carrots and sticks

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • Navy releases updated FFG(X) RFP
    The U.S. Navy on June 20 released an updated request for proposals (RFP) for the FFG(X) detail design and construction (DD&C) contract for the first 10 guided-missile frigates (one base ship and
  • Cavotec books further Finnish MoorMaster order
    Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered Cavotec SA reports that it has won another order for its innovative MoorMaster automated mooring technology, this time for the Viking Line ferry berth at the Port of Turku
  • Damen lays keel of 70 m fast crew change vessel
    Damen Shipyards has laid the keel of the first FCS 7011 fast crew change vessel. It is being built at Damen's Antalya, Turkey, shipyard and, at 70 meters in length, will be
  • Ben Anderson receives USCG Witherspoon Award
    Ben Anderson, CEO of Bremerton, Wash,, based Art Anderson Associates was awarded the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain John C. Witherspoon Inspirational Leadership Award on June 5,, 2019. The Witherspoon Award revolves
  • Ørsted is preferred bidder for NJ offshore wind farm
    The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has selected Ocean Wind, an offshore wind energy project proposed by Ørsted with support from Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG), to negotiate a 20-year

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • Major shipping companies unprepared for low-carbon future
    A new report by CDP claims slow steaming can reduce emissions by 30%, but is a short-term solution
  • Court ruling 'aligns English and US law on CTL calculations'
    'It seems to me that if you need to do things to get your ship back, to be in a...
  • US considering tanker protection force after attacks
    US President Doanld Trump says countries should be involved in protecting their own ships in the Strait of Hormuz because...
  • Clean tanker rates jump as refinery fire opens transatlantic gasoline arbitrage
    Rates are now seen at the highest since the end of April and are anticipated to climb further as details...
  • GasLog and unit agree to cut IDRs
    Incentive distribution rights give the beneficiary the right to receive an increasing percentage of quarterly distributions of available cash from...
  • Day of the Seafarer spotlights gender equality
    IMO's Day of the Seafarer is seeking to address the issues that prevent gender equality in the maritime world. Seafarer...
  • Contship Italia confirms Cagliari closure
    Redundancy notices issued as Sardinian transhipment hub closes
  • Maersk and Bolloré Logistics commit to 20% CO2 cut by 2025
    French firm pledges to reduce its containers' carbon footprint but without providing more details
  • China Merchants Port unveils 5G lab plan
    Project will be based in Shenzhen and supported by the city's government
  • Teekay seeks new charter for Petrojarl Varg FPSO unit
    The FPSO was due to operate in the Cheviot field in the UK's continental shelf for a seven-year fixed term...
  • China slowdown could boost container trades
    After initial disruption, a trade war between China and US could end up being positive for box trades as new...
  • Yang Ming and APL add China-Thailand services
    Yang Ming says the company is responding to the shifting sands of global trade by deploying more services to the...
  • Temasek backs SembMarine's debt refinancing
    SembMarine will draw down S$1.5bn from the funding to refinance debts and use the remaining S$500m to finance project executions and...
  • Ship operators face fuel compatibility questions
    Fuel quality testing alone may not be enough to prevent engine damage from mixed blends
  • Daily Briefing
    Carriers head to yards for ULC orders | Weakness in soyabean trade returns | The Lloyd's List Podcast: LNG burning...
  • MOL firms up FSRU charter for Hong Kong LNG terminal
    MOL FSRU Challenger, built by Daewoo Shipbuilding in 2017 with a storage capacity of 263,000 cu m, will be delivered...
  • Sarawak region holds key to Malaysia's future LNG plans
    The most prospective basins for new discoveries and undeveloped gas resources in Malaysia are in offshore Sarawak. Consultant Wood Mackenzie...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • Tariff 'whipsaw' rattles US LTL freight networks
  • ILWU Canada approves contract; employer vote remains
  • Cosco raises concerns over low-sulfur supply
  • Auto-strads offer cheaper automation for terminals
  • Reefer shippers willing to pay for improved service

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • Trump administration places sanctions on Iran
    US Department of the Treasury targets leaders of Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp for Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks, drone strike.
  • JP Morgan the latest to drop shipping coverage
    Bulge-bracket investment bank becomes the sixth firm to part ways with the sector in recent months, with analyst Noah Parquette set to depart.
  • Investor looks to take a Fjord1 sliver
    Fearnley gets order for up to 5% ownership of the Norwegian ferry operator.
  • IMO warns about Yemen piracy warnings
    The Yemen-based Regional Maritime Information Sharing Centre has been issuing false piracy alerts, the IMO has warned. The UN-backed body said the ongoing civil war in Yemen has caused the centre to suspend operations and that updates coming from infoex@remisc.org "are not legitimate". War-risk rates to rise further after Gulf terror attacks "IMO has supported the REMISC since its establishment
  • Aon warns poor underwriting figures put P&I under strain
    Broker asks whether a rate increase is needed seeing as mutuals are paying out more in claims that they make in premiums
  • Fjord Line reports increased profit amid high demand
    Fjord Line has announced a rise in pre-tax profit to NOK 14m ($1.6m) last year, up from NOK 4m in 2017. The privately owned Norwegian ferry owner's annual report shows revenues stood at NOK 1.53bn last year, up from NOK 1.36bn in 2017. Chief executive Rickard Ternblom earned a salary of NOK 2.05m in 2018. Fjord Line prospers in third quarter Egersund-based Fjord Line has a fleet of four ships
  • Chartering takes priority as Noble sells another bulker
    Noble Chartering to continue as an asset-light bulker operator as more sales deals are lined up
  • Capesize rates 'on a high' amid Brazil-China trade comeback
    Reopening of Vale's Brucutu mine boosts spot rate outlook through 2019, Jefferies analyst Randy Giveans said.
  • AP Moller-Maersk scoops shares worth $105m in first stage of buyback
    Danish shipping giant AP Moller-Maersk has bought back over $100m of its own stock as part of a vast programme allowing it to invest over $1.5bn in its own shares. Maersk cuts loss as it launches $1.5bn buyback Big banks to credit shipowners who cut carbon pollution The world's largest shipowner announced on Monday it had picked up DKK 131.9m ($20.1m) of it's A-shares and a further DKK 559m i
  • Trump: Countries should protect their own ships in Strait of Hormuz
    US President Donald Trump is questioning whether or not the US should continue to protect ships in and around the Strait of Hormuz, where six tankers have been attacked in as many weeks. "China gets 91% of its Oil from the Straight [sic], Japan 62%, & many other countries likewise," Trump tweeted Monday morning. "So why are we protecting the shipping lanes for other countries (many years) for zer
  • GasLog cuts distribution right as it grows stake in GasLog Parnters
    GasLog has agreed to cut its rights to incentive distributions from GasLog Partners in exchange for shares. The New York-traded companies announced Monday that GasLog receive 2.5 million common shares in its master limited partnership spinoff, in addition to an equal number of class B shares. LNG shipowners highlight long-term prospects amid spot volatility GasLog Partners seals LNG carrier per
  • Kenyatta blocks bid to oust MSC from KNSL
    Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta has rejected parliament's bid to lock Swiss shareholder MSC out of the revived Kenya National Shipping Line (KNSL). Kenyatta refused to pass a new bill after MPs sought to have KNSL owned completely by the state, the Daily Nation reported. MSC to help revive Kenyan national line He said this would "disadvantage the Kenya National Shipping Line whose majority shar
  • Talk cools around $40m twin tanker deal for Torm
    Chatter linking Danish tanker owner Torm with a second en bloc transaction in quick succession is wide is off the mark, sources suggest. Carsten Mortensen seals comeback with private equity shipowning venture Four MRs in, one out at Torm Cido set to trim fleet again with MR tanker sales Multiple brokers are connecting Torm with both the 46,800-dwt Atlantic Pegasus and Atlantic Queen (both bui
  • Top court backs mortgage holder again in bulker arrest row
    Judges rule Bright Start sale can never be "free and unencumbered."
  • Philly refinery fire boosts MR product tanker earnings
    The blaze at US east coast's largest oil refinery may create gasoline shortfall for an extended period, boding well for transatlantic MR earnings.
  • Atlas settles Noble Group row with $41m payment
    Singapore trader and bulker owner Noble Group has settled a dispute with an Indonesian company and will bank $40.68m in the process. It has entered into a master settlement deed to end claims that it and Atlas Group had against each other. Noble offloads bulker as shipping exit continues Noble said $113m was owing from Atlas, but it has settled on the smaller amount, half of which is payable in
  • New Grieg Star CEO ready to shape the future
    Matt Duke begins his stewardship of bulker owner next month, promising to build on expertise but also introduce 'disruptive' innovation
  • Out come the water cannons as Taiwan tackles sand pirates
    A controversial segment of China-flag shipping has made itself unwelcome across the strait. The problem is growing, and Taipei is losing patience
  • Shell puts inland LNG bunker barge to work off Rotterdam
    LNG London performs first operations with Containerships boxships duo
  • American Club costs soar amid higher international group claims
    The American Club has reported an increase in incurred losses to $45.9m for its latest financial year after it was hit by a high level of claims from the International Group. Commenting on the 2018 figures, the American Club said its own claim's record was the best since 2002 but 70% of the increased claims were attributable to other International Group pool claims. American Club bolsters capabi
  • Carsten Mortensen seals comeback with private equity shipowning venture
    Former Norden and BW Group chief executive behind Dee4 Capital Partners
  • Saudi Arabian fleet grows 28%
    Saudi Arabia has increased its flagged fleet to 363 vessels. This is up from 284 in 2017, a rise of 28%. The fleet grew to 7.67m tonnes, according to the annual report published by the Public Transport Authority. The list includes 60 tankers, two LPG carriers and 29 chemical ships. The flag also boasts 11 ro-ros and 13 ferries, as well as 240 tugs or supply ships. Most are registered in Damma
  • Trade wars prompt Asian rejig for Yang Ming
    Yang Ming is reorganising its Asian network "under the impact of rising global trade tensions," it said. A relocation and adjustment of cargo flow and supply chains is expected, the Taiwanese liner company added. As a result, it is launching a new intra-Asia loop, China-Thailand Service (CTX). The first sailing is scheduled for 12 July from Shanghai. The run will use three 1,200-teu feedership
  • Switzerland demands UN tribunal orders release of tanker and crew in Nigeria
    Switzerland has petitioned a UN tribunal to release an ABC Maritime tanker and senior crew detained in Nigeria since January 2018. In a hearing at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), it demanded that Nigeria "take all measures necessary" to ensure that the restrictions on the liberty, security and movement of the 7,600-dwt San Padre Pio (built 2002) be lifted immediately.
  • Teekay Offshore Partners hunts for new Petrojarl Varg charter
    US-listed MLP says counterparty failed to provide initial funding to cover life extension and upgrade costs.
  • Cosco books heavylift ship at Guangzhou Shipyard International
    Second newbuilding contract signed this year by China's Cosco Shipping Specialized Carriers s
  • Sembcorp Marine secures $1.5bn 'loan' to cut debt
    Funds for Singapore yard group come from parent group following state-backed bond issue
  • Samsung Heavy eyes boost from new wave of LNG projects
    South Korean shipbuilder is poised to expand LNG newbuilding business from the projects of Qatargas, Mozambique LNG, ExxonMobil and Novatek
  • Shell seals deal to supply LNG to Hong Kong FSRU
    Local power companies also confirm Mitsui OSK Lines as provider of regasification unit.
  • Yangzijiang unlikely to raise payout, despite financial prowess
    But Chinese shipbuilder still leaves Korean rivals in the shade, when it comes to investor returns

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • Supreme Court rejects case seeking to halt 232 tariffs
    Section 232 tariffs on steel will remain in place after the court declined to review an American Institute for International Steel case that challenged the constitutional authority of President Trump's tariffs on steel.
  • Trump moves forward with additional Iran sanctions
    The president on Monday authorized financial sanctions against Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and certain Revolutionary Guard officers in response to military tensions in the Persian Gulf.
  • US tries to dial back China's supercomputer development
    Five Chinese firms added to the Commerce Department's Entity List operate under myriad aliases, challenging U.S. export compliance managers.
  • Georgia senators urge no China tariffs on ship-to-shore cranes
    The cranes, classified under Harmonized Tariff Schedule Subheading 8426.19.00, had been removed from List 3 of Section 301 tariffs on China but were later added to proposed List 4.
  • Hiring of CBP officers significantly increases
    Bonuses help attract officers in hard-to-fill locations, senior official says.
  • Carriers consider ordering mega containerships
    Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming and COSCO all are said to be weighing new ship orders.
  • FMC reviews 16 OTI license applications
  • DFDS, Volvo collaborate on autonomous container truck
  • Manufacturer optimism dips in Q2
  • USTR to open e-portal for List 3 exclusion requests
  • Banks to integrate climate principles into loan decisions
  • Potential upside for shipping from trade war explored
  • Yang Ming, APL add intra-Asia services
  • IMO calls out false piracy warning
  • Executive Moves: Little Rock, StreetScooter, Seabury

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 24, 2019
  • Pertamina's LSFO deal with Freepoint boosts potential of Sambu Island
    Pertamina's deal to sell low sulfur materials produced at its Plaju and Balongan refineries to Freepoint Commodities is seen as a key step.
  • Russia's May fuel oil exports fall 12.05% on year to 2.409 million mt
    Russian fuel oil exports in May fell 12.05% year on year to 2.409 million mt.
  • Thailand's IRPC to start selling 0.5% sulfur fuel oil cargo from July
    Thailand's oil and petrochemical company IRPC Public Co. Ltd. plans to start selling low sulfur fuel oil cargo with maximum sulfur of 0.5% from its Rayong refinery from next month.
  • WTI structure strengthens as Middle East tensions simmer
    The NYMEX WTI forward structure continued to strengthen Monday.
  • DUBAI FUTURES: Dubai structure softens despite Middle East conflict escalation
    "We are putting major additional sanctions on Iran on Monday," Trump said in a tweet on Sunday.
  • Middle East conflict, US-China tension fuel uncertainties for oil, gas firms: Malaysia PM
    Mahathir said the Middle East is as turbulent as it was back in 2003.
  • US to announce 'major' additional sanctions on Iran on Monday: Trump
    "We are putting major additional sanctions on Iran on Monday," Trump said in a tweet.

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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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