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BRIEFS
June 28, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • Transpacific carriers void more sailings and hike rates with peak season GRIs
  • Mega boxship orders may be on the horizon for Hapag-Lloyd and Evergreen
  • Hutchison Ports Thailand hits 25m TEU milestone
  • First female to take the helm at Singapore Shipping Association
  • US seeks allies' help to enhance maritime security in Persian Gulf
  • Novorossiysk port's Q1 cargo volumes are up 0.3pc to 47.63 million tonnes
  • Militants free fishermen in 1st abduction of crew incident reported this year
  • Hactl signs up to new ULD Code
  • Emirates SkyCargo opens new purpose-built Chicago pharma cargo unit
  • Turkey-China cherry exports to surge with scrapping of 16-day waiting period

Exim Indiaweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • DB Schenker launches new entity in Bangladesh
  • FFFAI holds EC Meeting in Guwahati to explore opportunities in North-East India
  • Transworld Group takes an initiative to ease water crisis in Chennai
  • Deendayal Port Trust wins coveted award
  • Introduction of facility of examination of DPD containers at port terminal
  • Commerce & Industry Ministry to give highest priority to logistics sector
  • Amended SEZ Bill passed in Lok Sabha
  • Maharashtra govt to set up venture capital fund for export-oriented units, says Minister Rawal

International Transport Journalweb site
  • 100 years after the first east-west transatlantic crossing
  • Broad alliance for more rail links
  • "Too many certificates, too little authority"
  • MacGregor's TTS acquisition to be completed in Q3/2019
  • Austrian Post takes over DP DHL hubs
  • More incentives for climate protection
  • Pilatus banned from supplying services on Arabian Peninsula
  • Inland seaport at Rotterdam enhanced
  • C.H. Powell Company celebrates 100th anniversary
  • New Indianapolis "super sub" now supercharged
  • APM presents its plans for Barcelona
  • New home delivery rail service in Italy
  • Aigle Azur with ASL Airlines France to Algeria
  • Emirates Skycargo appoints first female cargo managers
  • Geodis meets its targets
  • Haropa commits to port development abroad
  • Express service provider relies on Swiss railways
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • SAS to launch new route into Lebanon

The Loadstarweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Whitehall unveils new express emergency freight plan for 'no-deal' Brexit
  • Air cargo players need to find new markets as traditional business softens
  • MSC continues box ship upgrades to compensate for slots lost to scrubbers
  • Trade disputes create no winners: DHL barometer reveals impact of US-China clash
  • Every port can do something to boost sustainability, cheaply, says IAPH chief
  • Maersk CEO wants half its earnings to come from inland logistics
  • Supply chain radar: Misplaced Amazon mania? - just nationalise it

Marine Logweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Okeanus names Phil Clements lead engineer
    Houston headquartered Okeanus Science & Technology, LLC (Okeanus) has hired Phil Clements as lead engineer. Okeanus is a rental, sales and services organization, with in-house equipment manufacturing and engineering capabilities for the
  • Pittsburgh picks Lake Assault to build advanced river rescue vessel
    Lake Assault Boats (a subsidiary of Fraser Shipyards, Inc, Superior, Wis.) is to construct a 30-foot EMS river rescue vessel for the City of Pittsburgh River Rescue Unit,. The craft's primary mission
  • Ferry major adds a tug to its fleet
    Spanish ferry major Baleària has taken delivery of a Damen Shipyards Stan Tug 1606 E3. It will be the first IMO Tier III compliant tug to operate in the Mediterranean and the
  • Maritime HR guru to speak at FERRIES 2019
    Veteran maritime industry human resources professional Tom Montgomery is among the industry leaders who will be speaking at Marine Log's upcoming FERRIES 2019 conference, which this year is being held November 5
  • Wight Shipyard completes two cats for Mexican customer
    Britain's Wight Shipyard Co. has completed its second export order. Placed by Ultramar, the largest ferry operator in Mexico, it consists of two 37 meter catamaran fast ferries which will be transported
  • New Saudi shipyard's first VLCC will be built in South Korea
    Saudi Arabian tanker giant Bahri has committed to ordering a VLCC from a giant new shipyard being developed in the King Salman Complex for International Maritime Industries and Services at Ras Al-Khair.
  • Evac Evolution BWMS gains USCG Type Approval
    The Evac Evolution ballast water management system (BWMS) has received Type Approval from the U.S. Coast Guard. The system is manufactured by Evac's Cathelco subsidiary which attained USCG Alternate Management Systems (AMS)

Lloyd's Listweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Viewpoint: What are the maritime priorities?
    It was not governments, but agencies from the shipping community that met at the International Maritime Organization earlier this month...
  • Bahri set for first VLCC order from IMI yard
    South Korea's HHI will build the VLCC on behalf of IMI
  • War risk clauses do not apply in the Middle East Gulf, but they soon might
    'As for pulling out of a charter altogether, an owner could not justify this unless the charterer can be shown...
  • Clarkson research chief keeps faith with trade growth
    Speaking at the Greek-British Shipping Forum, in Athens, Mr Gordon said the need for investment in ships will recover
  • Okeanis Tankers agrees scrubber financing with BNP
    The Ioannis Alafouzos-led firm secures $11m for scrubber installations on six vessels
  • Morocco's Tangier port set to become Mediterranean's largest
    New terminal will help the Moroccan port join the big league as additional capacity is brought online to support Maersk's...
  • New maritime fund on investment trail
    Private equity outfit Dee4 Capital Partners has set itself the target of creating a relatively small fund size, not exceeding...
  • Environment may be at risk after 'naive' casualty ruling
    'Salvors may come under increasing pressure not to invoke Special Compensation P&I Clause payments, or to move on to commercial...
  • UK unveils new freight capacity planning for no-deal Brexit
    After the UK government wasted millions of pounds on cancelled ferry contracts earlier this year, the same plan is back...
  • Maersk plans to switch focus to boost revenue, chief says
    Maersk aims to focus more on inland logistics, with plans to buy warehouses, container terminals and customs brokerage firms
  • Straits Inter Logistics signs bunkering services deal with Bintulu
    Bintulu is a growing industrial centre in Sarawak where the Samalaju Industrial Park hosts aluminium and steel plants
  • Navigator names Deans to replace Butters as chief executive
  • Daily Briefing
    China's Kunlun Shipping linked to imports of sanctioned Iranian LPG | India expands tanker escort operations in Hormuz Strait |...
  • PSA explores 5G port connectivity with Singtel and M1
    PSA addresses its connectivity needs, supporting remote tele-operations of port equipment, crane automation and enhancements to autonomous guided vehicles operations
  • Saudi Aramco and HHI agree co-operation deal
    Other deals signed, as part of the Saudi Crown Prince's visit to South Korea, include oil supply and storage agreements...
  • APM Terminals edges closer to LA automation project
    The battle in Los Angeles continues as concerns over job losses and adverse economic impacts weigh in on the local...
  • UAE reiterates lack of incriminating evidence in tanker blasts
    While distancing his country from US accusations against Iran, Sheikh Abdullah still reiterated his country's belief in the need to...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Ocean carriers turning over a new (green) leaf
  • Permit denial would not block Los Angeles automation: APM
  • Houston adds $300,000 for channel widening study
  • Santos port workers call off latest strike threat
  • Carriers cut Asia-Europe sailings as confidence wanes

TradeWindsweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • BBC chases Siemens over unpaid deadfreight
    German BBC Chartering has filed suit against Siemens Wind Energy, looking to recover $1.6m in deadfreight. In a complaint filed Wednesday in Manhattan federal court, BBC alleges it had a contract signed in late 2016 to carry 513 wind turbine generator blades from Nangang to Corpus Christi, Texas over 22 voyages. Shipping veteran Ulrich Ulrichs clocks on at heavy-lift giant BBC Chartering But BB
  • More Prelude FLNG details emerge as attention turns to second shipment
    Details have been emerging about the first LNG export from Shell's Prelude FLNG unit off north-west Australia. Shell's Prelude FLNG ships long-awaited first LNG cargo Those working with the project said the first cargo transfer to a waiting LNG carrier took around 36 hours. They said this was longer than expected but commented that the energy major, which had encountered mooring issues with its
  • Shipyards that banked on a scrubber gold rush have been disappointed
    Many shipowners are rethinking how to control emissions, calculating that the price of low-sulphur fuel will go down and an exhaust gas cleaning system might not be so economical
  • Total kicks off enquiries for LNG carrier tonnage
    Energy major is seeking five to six vessels to ship its growing volumes
  • Pyxis Tankers sees Philadelphia refinery closure bumping MRs
    The closure of the massive, troubled Philadelphia Energy Solutions oil refiner following last week's fire will be a good thing for tankers, says Pyxis Tankers' Eddie Valentis. "[Pyxis Tankers] affirms that the closure of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery will positively impact the MR product tanker segment, especially in the Atlantic basin," the Greek executive said via the company Twitt
  • Diana Shipping fixes another cape to Cargill
    Diana Shipping has fixed one of its capesizes to Cargill International at a time when charter rates are on an upswing. The Simeon Palios-led bulker owner today entered into a time charter contract with the Swiss commodity trader for its 174,261-dwt Semirio (built 2007) at $16,000 per day. Diana Shipping offers another buyback The charter period is expected to begin 1 July and last from 15 month
  • CMES claims the world's first 'smart VLCC' and hires McKinsey
    China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has claimed to take delivery of the world's first "smart VLCC", which theoretically only needs one crew member in the control room. Earlier this week, Dalian Shipbuilding Industry Corp delivered the 308,000-dwt New Journey to the Shanghai-listed company, making it the 51th VLCC in the fleet of the world's largest VLCC owner. "This is the world's fir
  • PIMCO steps in for Eurobank's bad loans
    US fund also looking to buy Greek lender's NPL servicing company.
  • Yard sues Icon Offshore over PSV newbuilding
    A Malaysian shipbuilder is suing domestic owner Icon Offshore over a newbuilding contract. Icon said its subsidiary Icon Ship Management (ISM) had received a Kuala Lumpur High Court writ and claims from Labuan Shipyard & Engineering (LSE) over a platform supply vessel (PSV) ordered in 2011. LSE wants general damages and an alleged outstanding sum of MYR 13.94m ($3.36m). These partly relate to m
  • Bahri places debut VLCC order at giant new IMI yard
    Investor Hyundai Heavy Industries will build first ship in South Korea as part of knowledge swap with Gulf facility.
  • Okeanis strikes loan with BNP Paribas for scrubbers on six tankers
    Alafouzos family backed Okeanis Eco Tankers has secured a loan from one of its existing banks to support scrubber retrofitting. Okeanis in pole position as tanker owners await payback on VLCC newbuilding orders Oslo's $1bn capital market for shipping pushing New York for global supremacy BNP Paribas is behind the new $11m facility which will fund the equipment on two aframax and four suezmax ta
  • Carnival is 'always going to build new ships' to deliver efficiencies
    Chief executive Arnold Donald shows hunger for newbuilds as cruise industry accounts for 30% of orderbook
  • Island Offshore secures Siemens OSV charter
    Norway's Island Offshore has clinched a new charter for wind farm "walk to work" services. The 4,600-dwt support ship Island Crown (built 2013) has been booked by Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy on behalf of ScottishPower Renewables for its East Anglia One Offshore Windfarm. It will provide "comfortable living conditions" for 40 workers for up to two weeks at a time, adjacent to the site located
  • Oman Shipping to add 22 ships by 2023
    Middle East owner wants eights more bulkers as well as boxships following VLCC order.
  • Greek shipowner Kondinave picks up pair of FPMC tankers
    Interests aligned with Kondinave, a Greek shipmanagement outfit, have bought a medium-range 2 (MR2) tanker pair from Formosa Plastics Marine Corp (FPMC), the latest in a string of oil carriers the Taiwanese company has sold this year. An executive with Piraeus-based Kondinave confirms clients of the company have agreed to buy the 51,000-dwt FPMC 21 (built 2009) and sistership FPMC 22 (built 2010)
  • Aulong wins ferry double
    Chinese shipbuilder Aulong Shipbuilding has clinched two domestic ferry orders, according to Clarksons. The broker lists a 500-gt, 238-pax ship as having been contracted by Zhuhai Ferry for delivery in January 2020. And Shenzhen Pengxing has ordered a 300-pax ferry of the same size. No prices were revealed for the deals.
  • Sigtto eyes three ships as candidates for 600th LNG carrier
    The Society of International Gas Tanker & Terminal Operators (Sigtto) has narrowed its search to three possible vessels for what it believes will be the world fleet's 600th LNG carrier. JMU's inaugural LNG carrier prepares for key gas trials Sigtto general manager Andrew Clifton, who is keen on tracking LNG industry statistics, told TradeWinds that he believes the newbuilding to take the crown w
  • Poland's PGNiG starts to rack up LNG shipping requirements
    Gas buyer likely to need vessels in place by 2022 to lift its new volumes
  • Bahri's oldest VLCCs head for the breakers in South Asia
    Saudi tanker giant continues purge of 1990s-built tankers from its fleet
  • New-look Premuda makes its first sale and purchase move
    Italian shipowner acquires product tanker and elects new board
  • Damage to new Saga cruiseship only "superficial"
    Chief executive Robin Shaw rules out talk of police investigation into incident at Port of Emden
  • De Beers secures $393m financing for diamond mining ship
    Namibian and South African lenders come together to fund pioneering vessel.
  • Philadelphia refinery closure set to boost MR tanker tonne-mile demand
    Alphatanker predicts 19 extra MR shipments in transatlantic trade if the lost gasoline production is fully replaced by imports
  • Minesweeper crunched in cargoship collision
    A Japanese naval vessel has been damaged in a collision with a cargoship off Hiroshima. NHK cited the Maritime Self-Defence Force (MSDF) as saying its minesweeper Notojima was involved in a clash with an unnamed vessel around midnight on Wednesday. No injuries were reported among the 41 crew on the warship, nor among the five seafarers on the cargo vessel. Television pictures showed significant
  • New Harmstorf managing director Alexander Riecke eyes fleet rebuild
    Co-boss of German manager wants to increase the number of ships it operates again.
  • Saudi Aramco and Hyundai Heavy agree close trade ties
    Deals signed cover shipbuilding, engines, refining, as well as crude supply, sales, and storage
  • Ex-Hoegh Autoliners CEO indicted in US over price fixing
    Thirteen executives have now been charged in connection with conspiracy.
  • Yang becomes first woman to helm Singapore Shipping Association
    Lion Republic's shipping trade body names first female president in its 34 year history.

American Shipperweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Dray-off yard developers sue Port of Los Angeles
    Harbor Performance Enhancement Center says it was told the International Longshore and Warehouse Union runs the port.
  • Two Norwegian shipping execs indicted for price-fixing
    The U.S. Justice Department said Höegh Autoliners' Ingar Skiaker and Øyvind Ervik worked with other shipping companies to illegally "fix, stabilize and maintain rates."
  • Legislation would increase Congress' tariff authority
    The bill, introduced in the House Tuesday, would limit new or additional tariffs imposed by the president to 120 days unless approved by Congress.
  • Moody's forecasts more automated container terminals
    Advantages include lower operating costs, increased throughput capacity, improved service reliability and reduced emissions.
  • LA, Long Beach see Southeast Asian trade growth
    Larger container volumes with Asia partially have offset a decline in trade with China and Hong Kong.
  • Port of Baltimore seizure nets 333 pounds of cocaine
    The seizure came one day after nearly 20 tons of cocaine with an estimated street value of $1.3 billion were seized at the Port of Philadelphia.
  • AAPA calls for federal solution to 'fix' HMT
    A letter sent Wednesday to congressional leaders states the plan "must provide full use" of the Harbor Maintenance Tax revenues and "address tax fairness."
  • Commentary: Walmart should have known better
    It's important for all U.S. companies to invest the necessary resources into compliance oversight on the front end to prevent regulatory violations from occurring.
  • Chao to receive AOTOS Award
  • Purolator to invest C$1 billion over next five years
  • Executive Moves: SSA, Hamburg Süd, QuestaWeb, TeamWW
  • Schneider introduces intermodal ramp in Indianapolis
  • Senators introduce two-person freight train crew bill
  • Maersk is looking inland

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JUNE 27, 2019
  • Gasum completes ship-to-ship LNG bunkering operation in Rotterdam
    Nordic gas company Gasum completed its first ship-to-ship liquefied natural gas bunkering operation in Rotterdam.
  • Singapore's Jul ex-wharf 380 CST bunker term price increases to plus $9-$10/mt
    Singapore's ex-wharf 380 CST bunker fuel term contracts for July were inked at higher premiums.
  • Fujairah ex-wharf differentials could remain in negative territory: sources
    Fujairah ex-wharf bunker differentials have declined to negative territory amid ample supply.
  • Oil prices remain 'very fragile' amid supply and demand concerns: Vitol
    "I think the [oil] price is really fighting itself between supply concerns and demand concerns," Hardy said.
  • INTERVIEW: Indian Oil Corp eyes Saudi, US crude to replace bulk of Iranian volumes
    "If supplies through that channel are disrupted it will be a very difficult scenario," Singh 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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