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January 30, 2019
Sched Netweb site
  • China publishes new air emissions requirements effective immediately
  • Hong Kong December exports fall 5.8pc to US$43 billion in trade value
  • Dutch shipowner fined US$3.4 million for beaching vessel in India
  • CMA CGM's 1,400-TEU Containerships Nord its first to bunker LNG
  • Port of Los Angeles breaks record in 2018, up 1.2pc to 9.5 million TEU
  • Long Beach breaks records despite trade war - perhaps because of it
  • Port of Barcelona implements alternative fuel use to improve air quality
  • Indonesia sees windfall investment with China-US trade war re-locations
  • North Carolina Ports contribute US$15.4 billion a year to state economy
  • Greencarrier Freight offers box loading inspection services in China
  • Asia Pacific Airlines to add Boeing 757 converted freighter to fleet
  • FedEx again in top 10 of Fortune's most admired in the world
  • Airport surveillance with drones for improved safety expected

Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • CMA CGM Group appoints Executive Vice-President in charge of assets
  • Containerships, a CMA CGM Group subsidiary specialised in intra-Europe, successfully carries out its first refuelling with liquefied natural gas
  • HMM names new VLCC
  • Liberia confirmed as world's second-largest ship registry
  • DP World Nhava Sheva & Jawaharlal Nehru Port Container Terminal flag off CONCOR's maiden DPD train
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port betters coal handling record
  • External Affairs Minister proposes air freight corridors between India & Central Asia
  • India's air cargo market on the growth path: IATA
  • Qatar Airways Cargo commences freighter operations to Almaty
  • Banks to step up credit support to economy
  • Exporters have expectations from the Budget: President FIEO
  • Five key areas seen as helping to boost exports
  • BHP-MALA 2019 International Conference & Awards seeing robust response

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Finnish forwarder trials biogas trucks
  • Clarkson crowns Liberia
  • LIS building new office block
  • Canada's international intermodal supply chain strengthened
  • Two digital experts for Röhlig's advisory board
  • Cargojet helps Elevate to celebrate first anniversary
  • Descartes acquires Visual Compliance
  • Metro Cruise Services installs new president
  • Almost 5,000 new wagons join fleet
  • Good vibes for Big Easy port Nola
  • Cefa Aviation's flight data supports Kalitta Air
  • Prologis burgeoning throughout Europe
  • Tanger Med looks with glee
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Columbia Shipmanagement appoints finance and commercial MD
  • GBRf launches Felixstowe - Midlands rail service
  • Asia Pacific Airlines close 2018 with uncertainty

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Supply chain radar: DSV preps to integrate a takeover target?
  • Ceva appoints CMA CGM executive to head its ocean freight
  • Supply chain radar: K+N cuts the fat to the bone to grow 'aggressively in sea and air freight'
  • A 'freight first' approach is needed to beat road and rail congestion in the UK
  • More air freight players are plugging in to digital business platforms
  • MSC to build inland box port and rail freight terminal in northern Portugal
  • Unifeeder launches UK-Poland service to help shippers over Brexit
  • Shippers brace for costly repatriation of salvageable Yantian Express cargo
  • Supply chain radar: Could Kerry sneak in for Panalpina? Believe the hype or not?
  • Ending government shutdown won't fix flight delays
  • A tiny screw shows why Apple computers can't be assembled in the US
  • Supply chain radar: Here comes the sun - CMA CGM vs DSV

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Newport News marks a milestone in 3D printing of warship components
  • Two new FMC Commissioners sworn in
  • Norwegian team unveils design for liquid hydrogen bunkering vessel
  • MAN Energy Solutions books first SCR-HP order
  • Austal cooperating with Australian and U.S. investigators

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Venezuela crisis could give boost to tanker demand
    If the political instability continues, the country's oil production could end up at zero barrels in two to three years...
  • Venezuelan ports operating 'normally' after US intervention
    Strains on truck availability are said to be hampering the discharge of bulkers, leading to increased dwelltimes, but the situation...
  • Christine Cabau Woehrel joins CMA CGM
    Role is responsible for managing the company's industrial assets such as its fleet of vessels, its new buildings, its container...
  • Qatar reveals plan for 60 new LNG carriers
    Hyundai Heavy Industries, Samsung Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering have previously built 45 LNG carriers under charter...
  • Swedish dockers intensify strike action
    The latest strike action follows on from a series of 25 intermittent strikes at 15 ports across Sweden, including Gothenburg...
  • Shipping urged to work together to solve bunker issues
    Ewoud Kamminga says failure to identify the cause of the Houston fuel problem has underscored the need for the industry...
  • New US maritime regulators appointed
    Former commissioner Daniel Maffei and new recruit Louis Sola join US shipping regulator
  • Unifeeder kicks off new era with Anglo-Polish service
    DP World completed the acquisition of European shortsea operator Unifeeder last month, as part of a $765m takeover
  • Neon Italy appoints Olivari as claim manager
    Neon Italy, the Genoa-based marine underwriting unit of specialist Lloyd's insurer Neon, has appointed Paolo Olivari as claims manager
  • Rally was too late for 2018 box freight rates
    Despite some positive numbers for freight and charter rates during 2018, box shipping enters 2019 with little positive to look...
  • Qingdao Port International chairman quits
    The resignation letter was delivered today and took immediate effect; the 62-year-old Zheng will hold no position in the company...
  • Celsius orders LNG duo for $375m from SHI
    The Danish owner had ordered two more LNG carriers from the yard in August 2018
  • Crane falls on to Evergreen vessel in Vancouver
    Terminal operator Global Container Terminals reported damage to several containers stacked at the ship's stern
  • Daily Briefing
    Chinese New Year: Reasons to be cheerful | Those who fail to prepare might not be alone | Brexit: Crisis...
  • Pacific Radiance sets up Abu Dhabi joint venture
    Pacific Radiance's joint venture company Pacific Allianz Holdings, a partnership with Dubai-based Allianz Marine, is expanding into the neighbouring emirate...
  • CSSC to finance 36 newbuilds
    Deals come as CSSC's leasing arm is preparing for an initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange
  • US imposes sanctions on Venezuelan oil giant
    Due to the sanctions, US refiners will need to find alternative sources to replace Venezuelan heavy crude, which would be...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Storm to compound Chicago rail congestion
  • Oakland portal to post current truck turn times
  • US intermodal rail in 'fight for flexibility'
  • Squeezed margins drive M&A forwarding activity
  • Apathy hampers blockchain in shipping

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Brazil confusion continues to cut capesize rates
    Weak Chinese import demand and uncertainty surrounding Brazilian iron ore production have caused a perfect storm for cape rates.
  • Cormark resumes Algoma Central coverage
    New analyst starts following the Canadian drybulk player with buy rating, expecting a benefit from scrubbers.
  • Genco remains capesize bull for 2019 market
    UPDATE: Vale seems to validate Genco CEO John Wobensmith's belief that dam disaster unlikely to significantly reduce its iron ore volumes.
  • John Fredriksen helping Norwegian Air Shuttle fundraiser fly
    Involvement in airline rights issue sees billionaire link up again with one-time Golden Ocean finance chief.
  • Foresight Group's 25th winter feast draws 500 guests
    Foresight Group held its 25th annual winter barbecue party in mid-January with nearly 500 guests enjoying the feast. As one of the most popular events in the UK shipping community's calendar, the party in south-west London generally offers a variety of Indian and Western cuisines with vegetarian options - and this year was no exception. Mehrotra: 'I'm the world's most famous shipping face' Mehr
  • Baron: Aegean Marine will be stronger in 2019 with Mercuria
    Aegean Marine director Tyler Baron tells TradeWinds the company plans to emerge from bankruptcy in March.
  • Swedbank slashes impairments in 2018
    Swedish lender Swedbank has cut back impairments in 2018. The figure for last year was SEK 521m ($57.5m), down from SEK 1.285bn in 2017. The bank said the credit quality of its lending portfolios remained strong. In the fourth quarter, credit impairments amounted to SEK 412m, up from SEK 117m in the third quarter. They primarily related to provisions within Swedish banking and large corporates
  • Fourth-quarter rebound keeps Cosco's tanker unit in the black for 2018
    Cosco Shipping Energy Transportation manages to post a slim profit after a strong recovery in crude tanker markets towards the end of 2018.
  • Eight boxships freed from four-day ice jam
    Eight boxships have been released from a huge 13km ice jam near the port of Montreal in Canada. The build-up was blamed on heavy winds that dislodged ice sheets from the shore, the Montreal Gazette reported. Chinese icebreaker embedded in iceberg The vessels spent four days marooned in the St Lawrence river. Another 10 ships were stuck at ports in Trois-Rivieres and Les Escoumins, 100km downst
  • Optimists see tanker demand boost from fresh US sanctions on PDVSA
    Analysts survey potential consequences as Washington tightens the screw on the Maduro regime.
  • Bureau Veritas dragged into Lighthouse Winmore row
    The High Court of Hong Kong has approved a request from Win More Shipping to serve legal papers on French classification society Bureau Veritas (BV) in Shanghai, China, for withdrawing class from the 16,000-dwt product tanker Lighthouse Winmore (built 1975), which was arrested at the Port of Yeosu under suspicion of breaking North Korean sanctions. The papers will be served outside Hong Kong juri
  • Jan De Nul axes contract at Uljanik shipyard
    Belgian owner Jan De Nul has become the latest owner to tear up a newbuilding contract at Croatia's troubled Uljanik Group. The shipbuilder said that the Luxembourg-based Jan De Nul unit Dredging and Maritime Management has unilaterally terminated its deal for a 26,600-dwt cutter-suction dredger due this March. CLdN cancels ro-ro at Uljanik as bids lodged The contract for hull 500 was cancelled
  • A1 Offshore linked to Toisa PSV purchase
    Denmark's A1 Offshore has reportedly become the latest owner to snap up an OSV from Greece's bankrupt Toisa group. Brokers said it has paid $1.85m for the 4,400-dwt platform supply vessel (PSV) Toisa Independent (built 2003). VesselsValue assesses the ship as worth $1.36m. A1 Offshore has been contacted for comment. Its website lists nine OSVs in operation. Earlier this month, James Fisher wa
  • Lukoil eyes new Russian bulker terminal
    Russian oil company Lukoil is considering building a new bulker terminal in Vysotsk. It wants to tranship coke, coal and pellets there, according to the Leningrad regional government. "Lukoil has expressed its interest in construction of a dry cargo terminal...whose planned capacity is to reach 7m tonnes annually at the first stage, by 2021," it added in the statement cited by the Prime news age
  • Takeovers and talent spearhead Lockton's global expansion drive
    US broker with big P&I broking ambitions sees further scope for growth through acquisitions and recruitment
  • Scrubber users start fightback over environmental damage
    Carnival Corp vice president among those asserting that discharged water has no environmental impact
  • Roswell Tankers buys second vessel in two months
    Greek shipowner Michael Karagiannis has bought his second tanker in two months after being absent from the wet sale and purchase scene for half a decade. Roswell Tankers snaps up K Line aframax FSL Trust sells product tanker as fleet renewal continues Karagiannis company Roswell Tankers has added a product tanker from First Ship Lease to an aframax it snapped up in December, brokers say. Data
  • Polsteam set for more bulker sales
    Polish Steamship Co (Polsteam) is said to be putting two Chinese-built panamax bulkers up for sale. Brokers said the 79,000-dwt Giewont (built 2010) and Rysy (built 2011) will shortly be open for inspection. Polsteam eyes fresh wave of bulk carrier orders Polsteam set for yard move with scrubber retrofits in its sights The Rysy is on its way to Brazil in ballast, where it will arrive next we
  • Tanker and bulker fired on off Nigeria
    A tanker and bulker have been fired on by Nigerian pirates in two separate attacks. The IMB said the first incident occurred on 24 January about 35 nautical miles south of Brass. Pirates release RK8 Offshore AHTS crew A product carrier was shot at while underway, causing a general alarm to be raised. Non-essential crews mustered in the vessel's citadel and the ship conducted evasive moves. Th
  • Glencore fixes Zenith aframax duo for three years
    Glencore's ST Shipping has reportedly chartered-in a pair of LR1 tankers from Sophocles Zoullas' Zenith Shipping Group. Trading giants expect tough US sanctions on Iranian crude Brokers said the commodities trader's shipping arm fixed the 72,000-dwt product tanker Telluride and Augusta (both built 2003) for three years at $17,500 per day. The deal includes options that could extend the charter
  • Cabau Woehrel takes charge of CMA CGM fleet
    French container line CMA CGM has brought in Christine Cabau Woehrel as executive vice president in charge of assets. She will join from 15 March to manage the group's vessels, newbuildings, container fleet, intermodal transport and terminals. Cabau Woehrel started her career in 1987 with the French line, but became a transport consultant in 2011. The following year she was appointed CEO of the
  • ICG to fight compensation ruling over newbuilding delay
    Irish Continental Group (ICG) will appeal a ruling by Ireland's National Transport Authority (NTA) that it has to compensate passengers let down by a delayed newbuilding delivery. The owner of Irish Ferries cancelled summer 2018 sailings to France after German yard Flensburger failed to complete the 50,000-gt WB Yeats on time. ICG bags first EIB green loan of $176m The NTA said it was not satis
  • Egypt's state bank takes $140m NNC chunk in debt deal
    National Navigation Company (NNC) has sealed a debt-swap deal to settle $240m in loans owed to the National Bank of Egypt (NBE). NNC caught in OW dragnet "The deal...obligates NBE to funnel $140m into NNC's capital, placing the bank second among shareholders with a 39.9% stake," said NNC chairman and managing director Tamer Abd El-Aleem, according to Arab Finance. The rest of the debt will be r
  • Rosneft takes over Lebanese storage terminal
    Russian energy company Rosneft has signed a deal to operate an oil products terminal in Lebanon. The ministry of energy and water has handed over the Tripoli facility for 20 years. The agreement also contemplates rehabilitation and expansion of the terminal. CEO of Rosneft, Igor Sechin, said: "The implementation of projects in the Middle East is one of the strategic directions of company's deve
  • Pacific Radiance sets up Abu Dhabi management operation
    Singapore OSV player Pacific Radiance is starting shipmanagement operations in Abu Dhabi. Its joint venture Pacific Allianz Holdings has teamed up with a local company to form Al Hail Marine Services with an initial capital of AED 150,000 ($41,000). Pacific Allianz has 49% of the venture. The company will carry out shipmanagement and operations, and provide onshore and offshore oil and gas fi
  • Crane crashes on to Evergreen boxship
    A crane has crashed on to an Evergreen containership in Canada. The incident involving the 7,025-teu Ever Summit (built 2007) happened on Monday at the port of Vancouver, the Vancouver Sun reported. Global Container Terminal spokeswoman Louanne Wong said there were no injuries. In an email to Postmedia News, Wong said the vessel was docking at the facility when it made contact with the ship-to-
  • Celsius Tankers adds two more LNG carriers at Samsung
    Korean yard continues order spree by firming up options worth $376m with Danish owner.
  • Joachim Brack joins Columbia Shipmanagement
    Shipping veteran replaces Mads Soerensen as financial director in Germany.
  • Two killed in Cido Shipping aframax explosion
    Boiler room explosion in Turkish shipyard claims the lives of two yard employees while ten more are injured.
  • BHP defends its decision to axe Aussie crew on cabotage trade
    Unions and politicians claim miner is exploiting loopholes to hire cheap labour at the expense of domestic seafarers

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Shippers may favor contracts over spot movements
    Drewry suggests shippers may want to lock in rates because of rate volatility and join shipper associations or buying groups.
  • Crane collapses at Port of Vancouver after hit by vessel
    No injuries were reported in the incident, which occurred early Monday morning, but both the crane and Evergreen ship sustained damage.
  • Commentary: Don't be lured by freight payment schemes
    IPS Worldwide bankruptcy filing is another critical reminder that shippers need to better manage their accounts payable.
  • Port of Los Angeles highlights 'digital transformation'
    Port handled 9.5 million TEUs in 2018 and believes technology can help solve "persistent systemic problems."
  • U.S. hits Huawei with legal double whammy
  • Treasury takes aim at Venezuelan oil company
  • Port of Oakland adds trucker turn times to portal
  • Descartes signs agreement to acquire Visual Compliance
  • GlobalTranz reports 150 percent EBITDA growth
  • Executive Moves: Land, sea and rail
  • Executive Moves: Crowley and InstaFreight
  • Port of Savannah moves record 4.35 million TEUs

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 29, 2019
  • Bad weather, loading delays in Black Sea strengthen Asian naphtha market
    A shift in freight logistics in the Black Sea due to bad weather conditions has led to expected delays of naphtha arrivals East, as naphtha lifters have begun using smaller vessels to carry cargoes through the Bosphorous straits before reloading on larger vessels.
  • Bad weather limits Piraeus bunkering operations
    Bad weather is limiting operations at the Greek port of Piraeus and causing congestion at the port, sources said Tuesday.
  • Glencore's shipping arm takes LR2 on time charter for up to nine months
    Glencore's shipping arm, has taken the LR2 Pro Alliance on time charter for up to nine months, market participants said Tuesday.
  • USGC HSFO swap values spike following US sanctions on PDVSA
    USGC HSFO swap values strengthened Tuesday morning following news of US sanctions against Venezuelan state-owned PDVSA on Monday, sources said.
  • Singapore LSFO, LSMGO 2018 sales may draw more bunker players as demand jumps
    The sharp jump in LSFO and LSMGO sales at the Port of Singapore last year is likely to change the dynamics of Singapore's bunker industry as it could potentially draw more marine fuel suppliers to offer these grades, industry sources said.
  • US imports of Venezuelan crude likely ended by payment rules
    Has Venezuela shipped its last barrel of crude oil to the US?
  • Oil settles higher as market mulls supply impact of US sanctions on PDVSA
    Crude futures settled higher Tuesday as the market continued to weigh the impact of US sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector against the global crude supply balance.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • Saudi's Falih says Venezuela crisis not yet affecting oil market
    "Let's see what happens in March or April. Let's wait," Falih said.
  • FUTURES: Crude stabilizes after settling down sharply
    "US-China trade talks, an escalating crisis in Venezuela and the Fed policy statement should keep commodity prices volatile," ANZ analysts said Tuesday.
  • Qatar plans to more than double LNG carrier fleet, seeks cooperation from South Korea
    Qatar that currently runs 50 LNG carriers plans to have additional 60 LNG carriers, and invites cooperation with South Korea, the presidential office said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
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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