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July 30, 2019

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OOCL cancels Asia-Europe sailings due to low demand Port of NY/NJ is US second busiest port after LA S Francisco Bay Area ports to see long-term cargo growth Fire-ravaged Maersk Honam resumes service FMC meets counterparts from EU and China FTA urges UK logistics sector to extend Brexit contingency measures Old Dominion's Q2 net income up 6.5pc to US$174m on 2.6pc hike in revenue UPS wants to operate first revenue-generating drone operations in US Air Canada Cargo stops services to New York's LaGuardia Airport Lufthansa Cargo uses CSafe RAP coantainers to transport pharma cargo

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JULY 29, 2019
Baltic Dry Index down Cargo volumes seen falling due to escalating trade tensions & heightened uncertainty Company approved as insurance provider under Indian Merchant Shipping Rules Corné Hulst appointed COO of Pecém port in Brazil COSCO SHIPPING Ports' Zeebrugge Terminal goes live with Navis N4 terminal operating system HFW announces development partnership with litigation analytics start-up Solomonic MOL celebrates 25th anniversary in Indonesia New Panama Canal tolls structure likely to come into force from Jan. 1, 2020 Cotton exports to cross target JNPT & terminals ink new MoU for Inter-Terminal Rail Handling Operation VOC Port handles record 1,80,597 t of cargo in a single day & berths vessel with highest parcel size CFSAI holds fruitful annual offsite meet for 2019 in Lonavala Finance Ministry to gradually relax requirement of 100 pc physical examination of consignments of 'risky exporters' IMF sees 7-7.2 pc growth for India in 2019-20 as the global scenario remains subdued

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More checks at the Simplon

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JULY 29, 2019
OOCL results signal healthier-than-expected first half for box trades Maersk pledges to 'welcome' forwarders onto TradeLens digital platform Fesco and RZD launch joint Korea-Europe service via Trans-Siberian Railway First quarter 'a good start' to the year, reports Agility Logistics Perishables bonanza goes sour for forwarders in North America Swissport set to refinance debt as preliminary results are announced Lufthansa Cargo eyes uniform fleet - within six years Market Insight: The next vertical push by CMA CGM, MSC and... K+N On the wires: Yet another sign a Swissport IPO attempt is coming?

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JULY 29, 2019
Rescue boat fell during drill because it was incorrectly secured In an investigation report (M18P0087) released today, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada found that incorrect securement led to the 2018 uncontrolled fall of a rescue boat from the passenger ferry Queen Penguin to make FUELTRAX standard on its Flex range Singapore based Penguin International Limited has selected FUELTRAX to provide electronic fuel monitoring system (EFMS) solutions for its Flex Fighter range of armored multi-role security boats. The company will also install FUELTRAX Klaveness takes delivery of second next gen combi carrier Oslo headquartered Klaveness Combination Carriers ASA today took delivery of the MV Barracuda from New Yangzi Shipyard in China. The MV Barracuda is the second of eight contracted CLEANBU vessels that will Sovcomflot orders LNG fueled Aframax trio at Russian yard Russian shipping company Sovcomflot has placed an order at Zvezda Shipbuilding Complex for the construction of three new-generation MR product carriers using LNG as their main fuel. The vessels will be chartered U.K. rules out tanker swap with Iran Britain's new Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, has ruled out any exchange of the detained U.K flagged tanker Stena Impero for the Iranian owned Grace I. The idea of such a swap was

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JULY 29, 2019
War risk market drops higher pricing for UK-flag tankers 'We would advise all our operators to contact their lead underwriter or broker as a matter of urgency,' says Red... Borr Drilling launches US IPO Borr hopes to raise up to $50m from the flotation of 5m common shares Iran-China crude flows rise as ships circumvent US sanctions Iranian vessels continue to turn off automatic identification system, channel oil trades multiple ship-to-ship transfers and register vessels in opaque... The future fuels debate comes to the heart of America's fossil fuel state Texas has built its economy on the exploitation of crude oil and natural gas. It is doing well and is... One Hundred Ports 2019: Trade and fuel dominate carrier concerns Box carriers seek certainty on tariffs and fuel pricing in uncertain times Evergreen putting scrubbers on 139 ships Taiwanese carrier has also released a statement regarding its take on shipping environmental rules, in which it implicitly defended the... 53 Nanjing (China) As China aims to boost riverborne transportation, the port must fight to find its place as rivals up and down... 55 Incheon (South Korea) Encouraging results were seen at the port during a time of trade tension, with new routes showing diversification 54 Ambarli (Turkey) Growth has continued but slowed down for Turkey's premier container port 49 Fuzhou (China) Volume at the port has been bolstered by steady traffic on intra-Asia routes to Taiwan and South Korea 48 Barcelona (Spain) The Catalan port managed to break the 3m teu barrier for the first time 52 Marsaxlokk (Malta) Unprecedented traffic levels were recorded yet again at the Malta Freeport Corporation-run port 51 Salalah (Oman) Devastation wreaked by cyclone Mekunu was the main reason for the large fall in throughput at the Omani port China dominates Lloyd's List One Hundred Ports' rankings There was the usual spread of winners and losers in 2018, as ports continued to prosper at others' expense, whether... 50 Vancouver (Canada) Canadian west coast container ports will reach capacity by as early as the mid-2020s and will therefore be unable to... Ports face hundredfold jump in customs declarations under WTO Brexit, CBI warns Some British ports could see a hundredfold increase in customs declarations in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Confederation... 02 Singapore (Singapore) The port city-nation, which held on to its role as the transhipment hub for the region, could benefit from the... 06 Busan (South Korea) South Korea's number one port has clearly moved on from the collapse of Hanjin to pursue its next phase of... 04 Shenzhen (China) While volume growth at the port slowed in line with the Chinese economy, performance in the year ahead will also... 09 Tianjin (China) Automation efforts are making good progress, while the merger of two terminals is set to help operational efficiency 03 Ningbo-Zhoushan (China) The port complex has started to see a decline in container exports to the US this year, but the volume... 08 Qingdao (China) The port city in China's Shandong province benefited from the first full year of Qianwan automated container terminal 05 Guangzhou (China) China's major port on the west side of the Pearl River Estuary leapfrogged both Hong Kong and Busan in terms... 10 Dubai (United Arab Emirates) Increased competition in the Middle East market has forced the port to diversify; new initiatives will be vital for it... 07 Hong Kong (China) Intense competition has taken its toll on the port, although it is fighting back by banding its terminal operators to... 01 Shanghai (China) US-China trade conflict remains a big challenge, but there are positive signs on the domestic policy front Low-sulphur regulations will not lead to front-loading Higher bunker costs from low-sulphur fuels are unlikely to drive another round of front-loading this year 12 Port Klang (Malaysia) Despite losing business to Malacca Strait rival Singapore, the port that acts as the main access point for Malaysian capital... 13 Antwerp (Belgium) A record year was witnessed by the port during 2018, with growth in imports and exports 15 Kaohsiung (Taiwan) Frontloading effects of the Sino-US trade war benefited the port, reversing a slide in growth Saeedi replaced as managing director of IRISL Sanctions-hit Iranian shipping company reconfigures its senior management. Move comes in the wake of the company abandoning its newbuild programme 16 Dalian (China) Throughput rose by well below the 2% growth target set by port authorities 18 Tanjung Pelepas (Malaysia) Investment in handling equipment, berth upgrading and channel dredging has helped achieve growing confidence among customers 17 Los Angeles (US) The US west coast port saw another record-breaking year, moving more cargo in 2018 than at any time in its... 14 Xiamen (China) The port aims to boost its throughput to 20m teu by 2035, despite China's slowing economy and weakened foreign trade... 11 Rotterdam (The Netherlands) Europe's biggest port achieved a new all-time high in throughput figures last year, mainly due to a growth in transhipment... 19 Hamburg (Germany) Europe's third-largest container port 'successfully asserted itself in a difficult environment' 20 Long Beach (US) Key projects include $1bn in rail improvements to boost the US west coast port's on-dock rail cargo capacity by 35% 21 Laem Chabang (Thailand) Slowing of growth at the port proved a handbrake on container throughput expansion 22 Tanjung Priok (Indonesia) Long-awaited port development has failed to solve the issues of costly delays and a lack of container capacity as Indonesia's... 23 New York and New Jersey (US) A strong economy, densely populated market, larger vessel calls and a rush to beat new tariff increases get credit for... 24 Colombo (Sri Lanka) Having increased its volumes rapidly, the port celebrated a record-breaking throughput level 25 Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) Vietnam's biggest port carried on, with its expansion matching the country's pace of growth 26 Yingkou (China) While debt problems - mainly due to infrastructure investment - have been an issue for the northeast China port, volumes are on the... 27 Bremen/Bremerhaven (Germany) Container throughput at the twin ports remained relatively unchanged 28 Jawaharlal Nehru (India) Despite an investigation into alleged anti-competitive practices hampering its newest terminal, the port has continued to grow 29 Valencia (Spain) The Mediterranean's premier box port continued to benefit from having terminals linked to three of the most influential carriers 34 Lianyungang (China) The port maintained low levels of growth in 2018 but has performed better in 2019 so far 30 Manila (Philippines) Strong economic growth and the shift of manufacturing plants from northern China to Southeast Asia has boosted throughput 31 Taicang (China) By capitalising on its position as a key crossroads between domestic and foreign trade in the region, growth momentum has continued 32 Piraeus (Greece) Significant growth has been recorded at the port, with traffic increasing by almost 50% in three years 33 Algeciras (Spain) Having bounced back from industrial action in 2017, the western Mediterranean port seems set for a decent growth rate 35 Tokyo (Japan) Japan's largest container port has continued to invest in new infrastructure, although throughput growth is slowing 60 Yantai (China) The port has been striving to find its position in the region's consolidated group, where Qingdao stands as the largest... 61 Tangshan (China) Much of the focus is on the port's $270m fully automated terminal project that is being constructed 65 Cartagena (Colombia) Growth in transhipment and domestic traffic, along with capacity expansions, has elevated the port 47 Tanger Med (Morocco) A container flow control system and integrated blockchain platform have been set up to improve efficiency at the port 69 Houston (US) The US Gulf port's high growth rate has been conveniently balanced between imports and exports 62 Durban (South Africa) Figures show the port has been operating close to full capacity 56 Manzanillo (Mexico) Further expansion is on the cards at Mexico's biggest container port, which is also the third-largest in Latin America 64 Chittagong (Bangladesh) Another healthy year of volume growth helped the port reach record throughput last year and put it on course to... 57 Port Said (Egypt) As volumes rebound, the port is aiming to return to its former glory as one of the most competitive in... 70 London (UK) Unitised trade volumes at the PLA's ports grew by 3.5m tonnes to top 20m tonnes for the first time 67 Le Havre (France) A net increase in full containers of 3% set a new record for trade flows to the port's hinterland 68 Virginia (US) The US east coast port hailed its fourth consecutive year of record-setting volumes in 2018 and major expansion projects suggest... 63 Kobe (Japan) Typhoon Jebi severely impacted throughput at the port, which grew by a fraction of results seen in previous years 66 Nagoya (Japan) While expansion at the port slowed, it emerged relatively unscathed from typhoon Jebi 71 Genoa (Italy) The collapse of the Morandi Bridge in August and a violent storm in October badly affected the Italian ports group 72 Sydney (Australia) While volumes handled increased during 2018, the number of ship calls declined as larger vessels visited the port 73 Oakland (US) Plans to turn a marine terminal into a new Major League baseball park will not dampen the port's commitment to... 74 Balboa (Panama) Despite the downturn in 2018, Fitch Solutions forecast growth for the port over the coming four years 75 Osaka (Japan) Despite being hit by typhoon Jebi, which reportedly wrecked 2,500 containers at its terminals, the port has continued to grow 76 Yeosu Gwangyang (South Korea) The jointly administered South Korean ports expanded for the first time since 2014, with growth seen in imports, exports and... 77 Quanzhou (China) While trying to find a niche in Southeast Asian trades, the port is still dependent on domestic feeder services 78 Callao (Peru) Peru's leading container port, which mainly deals in transpacific trade, saw throughput rise 79 Gioia Tauro (Italy) The port has struggled with the departure of Maersk in 2017 and labour issues at the site 80 Charleston (US) Infrastructure investments paid off for the South Carolina Port Authority as larger vessels boosted throughput 81 Zhuhai (China) The pace of growth at the port has largely slowed, partially due to delays in the construction of new berths 82 King Abdullah (Saudi Arabia) From the Saudi desert, the port posted the highest throughput growth in percentage terms in the top 100 83 Karachi (Pakistan) The port's deepwater container terminal, operated by Hutchison, was officially opened in May 84 St Petersburg (Russia) Terminals at the port handled three-quarters of the total Russian container-handling throughput 85 Guayaquil (Ecuador) The port responsible for 70% of Ecuador's containerised trade enjoyed double-digit growth to reach more than 2m teu for the... 46 Dongguan (China) Having enjoyed successful growth in 2017, throughput at the Pearl River Delta port went into decline as it was hit... 86 Bandar Abbas (Iran) Despite being badly hit by US sanctions, work to increase container capacity at the port continued 45 Cai Mep (Vietnam) With the growth of the Vietnamese economy as the country establishes itself as a 'China plus one' destination, the deepsea... 87 Khorfakkan (United Arab Emirates) Having been badly hit by carrier consolidation in 2017, the port saw further losses but hopes new initiatives will bring... 44 Seaport Alliance (US) The US port alliance saw annual container volume at Seattle's Terminal 18 hit 1m teu, a record-breaking figure for Washington... 88 Southampton (UK) Congestion problems affected productivity at the UK's second-largest gateway 43 Tanjung Perak (Indonesia) The East Java port continued to expand at an impressive rate and further growth is likely 89 Gdansk (Poland) Another year of exponential volume growth was seen at the port, where a consortium led by PSA International acquired its... 90 Haikou (China) Transformation into a pilot free trade zone and an increase in intra-Asia trade have benefited the port 91 Kingston (Jamaica) The increasing size of ships transiting the Panama Canal has helped the port attract larger cargoes 92 Buenos Aires (Argentina) Economic reforms geared towards easing the flow of international trade have boosted the port 42 Felixstowe (UK) The UK's largest container terminal has been fighting back after a botched installation of a new terminal operating system badly... 93 Sines (Portugal) Plans are in place to significantly expand the port, which has become a major pull for carriers requiring regional transhipment 58 Yokohama (Japan) A new operating company has helped the port turn a corner, with container volumes seeing further growth 41 Rizhao (China) Increased domestic trade as well as a rise in international calls helped to boost throughput 94 Taichung (Taiwan) The pace of container throughput growth seems to be slowing at the port 40 Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) Consolidation of container facilities in the northern part of the port could help negate volumes being lost to rival King... 95 Abu Dhabi (United Arab Emirates) Staking its claim as a major player in the Middle East market, the port has seen a staggering rate of... 39 Santos (Brazil) Despite disruptions caused by dramatically reduced union employment and plans to privatise, the port continued setting throughput records 96 Jiaxing (China) The feeder port is optimistic about further growth, targeting 5m teu in container throughput for 2030 38 Colón (Panama) As the second-largest user of the Panama Canal, China has been the main supplier to the port's FTZ 37 Savannah (US) The US east coast's second-busiest container port has seen a rapid rise in throughput, doubling from a decade earlier 97 Mersin (Turkey) The port in the southeast of Turkey enjoyed new calls and bought more equipment as it planned expansion 59 Melbourne (Australia) Healthy growth is expected to continue following refurbishment at the port 98 Montreal (Canada) A rapid increase in traffic from Asian markets and a new trade agreement with the European Union proved a boon... 36 Mundra (India) The largest private sector port in India appears to have had a successful year, if media reports are confirmed 99 San Antonio (Chile) A resurgent economy has helped Chile's largest container port see an impressive increase in throughput and numerous new carrier calls 100 Taipei (Taiwan) Investment in automated cargo handling is seen as the way to improve productivity at the Taiwanese port Zhoushan needs more than price clout to beat Singapore It's a win-lose situation among ports in Asia with one bunker expert remarking that even having the top two bunker... Daily Briefing Doubts over legality of tanker seizure \| Looking east from the Middle East \| Stena Bulk in talks for release... Trade war hits Singamas box-making business Pacific International Lines subsidiary has agreed to sell the dry-box-making business to state giant Cosco Shipping Indonesian shipyard accident kills four The shipyard accident is the second involving gas poisoning in just over two months, following another in China at the... China's Hengtong and CIMC Raffles mull partnership on LNG ships Chinese LNG trader and distributor is planning to sign a co-operation framework agreement with the Chinese offshore builder about the... South Korea may join proposed US 'Sentinel' force to police the Middle East Gulf The US Energy Information Administration reports that South Korea is highly dependent on the Middle East for its oil supply, with...

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JULY 29, 2019
Shore power set back by insufficient legislation, high electricity costs GCT New York rides container volume rebound Mammoet-ALE merger leaves Sarens in the lurch Weak economic indicators cloud air cargo outlook Project logistics tackles ambitious contract modeling initiative Container shipping amps finance aid to tariff-hit shippers Large US truckload carriers surgically trim capacity

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JULY 29, 2019
Family of Texas cop sues Maersk in wrongful death case The family of a deceased Texas police chief is blaming Maersk's US-flag subsidiary for his death. A lawsuit filed in Galveston federal court last week says 50-year-old Christopher Reed and his wife, Jana, were traversing the Houston Ship Channel aboard their fishing vessel 7 June when he was thrown from the ship by the 61,986-dwt Maersk Idaho's (built 2000) wake and drowned. Fire-ravaged Maersk Berenberg shipping analyst switches sectors German bank drops coverage on 10 maritime names after researcher takes up new duties. Kastrup out as APL CEO, Courquin in There's been a shake-up in APL's c-suite in the midst of parent CMA CGM's turnaround efforts. After just 8 months on the job, APL chief executive Lars Kastrup is out and current CMA CGM Middle East senior vice president Stephane Courquin is set to take his place, effective 15 August. CMA CGM shrugs off $43m quarterly loss Hapag-Lloyd latest to add war risk surcharge to Gulf boxes Courquin will Report: Gearbox overhaul caused Aurora Explorer accident Arctic Explorer-owned passenger catamaran allided with Norwegian quay in July 2018, resulting in numerous passenger injuries. Gas and tankers help drive up first half profit at Milaha Improved results from its gas and tanker operation has helped push up first half profit at Qatar Navigation (Milaha). Unibros Shipping swoops on MR tankers amid Greek optimism for product market Milaha sees profit rise despite mixed markets Stronger results from its ports business also aided the bottom line, which grew by 6% year-on-year. It came despite drops in contributions from Milaha's lo Performance Shipping cuts quarterly loss Performance Shipping has posted another quarterly loss, having been held back by a reduction in timecharter revenue and vessel impairment charges. Performance Shipping makes tanker play with aframax pair The company, formerly Diana Containerships, reported a net loss of $1.6m for the second quarter, which includes a $300,000 impairment charge on one vessel. This is a step backwards when compar Chinese shipowners top Greeks for capacity purchased in last five years Chinese shipowners have bought more secondhand tonnage than their rivals in Greece during the past five years, according to data from Clarksons. Greek shipowners target LNG amid strong outlook and increased spot market activity Over 10% of world fleet will have scrubbers at start of IMO 2020, says Clarksons Clarksons: shipping moves forward but wildcards lurk Hellenic owners are known as the Iranian boat warns UK Navy 'Don't put your life in danger' An Iranian patrol boat told a UK frigate "Don't put your life in danger", shortly before Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) boarded the tanker Stena Impero on 19 July. Stena Bulk: Company access to Stena Impero 'imperative' This is according to new audio released by the IRGC, which appears to be an extended cut of a clip released last week. In the audio, the IRGC navy representati China Merchants Group boasts first-half profitability in rare financial disclosure Chinese state conglomerate says group revenue and profit grew in January-June despite macroeconomic uncertainty Maritime lawyers and arbitrators divided over a matter of degree Legal qualifications or hands-on experience - which is best for presenting your case, and what will it cost you? Tor Olav Troim's Borr Drilling looks to fetch $50m from New York listing Borr Drilling is moving forward with its near $50m New York listing. The Tor Olav Troim-backed jack-up owner announced Monday that its shares have been approved for trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Tor Olav Troim plots New York IPO for Borr Drilling Borr Drilling completes $645m financing deal The five million share offer will be made by prospectus only with shares - to be listed under Middle East Gulf tension having 'fairly muted' impact on tanker markets Gibson Shipbrokers explains why rates have remained stable despite global spotlight on region Ship financing is the biggest concern for German shipowners Developing alternative sources of capital for investment 'cannot be delayed' OOCL sees top line rise with box volumes Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) has posted an increase in container volumes and revenue for the second quarter. Freight rates on the transpacific soar as lines axe sailings The Hong Kong-based container line posted revenue of $1.57bn during the three-month period, which is a year-on-year increase of 7.1%. OOCL said loadable capacity grew by 6.4%, but the overall load factor was 1.4% lowe Imabari Shipbuilding president calls for cooperation on design Action needed to counter South Korean consolidation says Imabari boss AP Moller-Maersk share buyback pushes past $200m mark AP Moller-Maersk has taken its share buyback efforts past $200m and is now halfway to its target set for the start of November. Maersk sprang the buyback this spring alongside a fresh dividend policy following the divestment of its energy businesses. AP Moller-Maersk scoops shares worth $105m in first stage of buyback Maersk starts $1.5bn buyback programme The world's largest shipowner began i Strait of Hormuz redesignation could hike crew wages The UK's Warlike Operations Area Committee will today decide if Hormuz will be redesignated as a high-risk area. Greek ferry rivals fit scrubbers to meet IMO 2020 fuel rules Attica Group follows rival Minoan Lines and raises €26m to install exhaust gas cleaning systems Torm tipped to sell veteran tanker in latest fleet renewal step Danish product tanker owner Torm has extended fleet renewal efforts with the sale of a veteran vessel at a time it is taking delivery of a number of newbuildings and second-hand purchases. Danish shipowner Torm doubles scrubber investment to span half of its tanker fleet Four MRs in, one out at Torm Copenhagen-listed Torm has sold the 47,000-dwt Torm San Jacinto (built 2002), multiple shipow Sovcomflot orders three more LNG-fuelled product tankers The shipowner aims to make Russian shipping greener and more competitive. Beazley and Lancashire results point to improving hull market Two leading marine insurers saw increased premiums in hull and machinery cover in the first half of the year Tufton Oceanic Assets trumpets 'sanguine' outlook for shipping Tufton Oceanic Assets trumpeted a confident outlook for the shipping and investment climate as it rang in a profitable first half performance. Tufton Oceanic Assets IPO rewrites shipping rule book Initial $91m opens door for liquidity and diversity, says Paulo Almeida Tufton Oceanic executives lay out plans for investment opportunities The shipowner made a $23.6m move for a container vesse IRISL gets new managing director after Saeidi resigns Steel industry veteran steps in to lead Iran's national shipping company through troubled waters John Fredriksen's Flex LNG closes refinancing for trio of vessels John Fredriksen's Flex LNG has closed the refinancing of three vessels, including a pair on a sale-and-leaseback deal with Hyundai Glovis. Flex LNG to become first Fredriksen firm with in-house management John Fredriksen's Flex LNG strikes $420m sale-and-leaseback deal for two ships Oslo and US listed Flex first announced plans for the $420m leaseback for the 173,000-cbm Flex Endeavour and Flex Norway's Solvang aims to put scrubbers on most LPG carriers Pioneering adopter of exhaust cleaning systems plans to have technology installed on 15 ships by 2020 Oak Hill Advisors shipping role is strategic, not opportunistic Alternative lender unveils multi-strategy approach for investing in shipping for the long term Clown suit prompts drunken brawl on P&O's Britannia Afternoon of 'patriotic' partying on deck, with large amounts of alcohol, ends in multiple arrests Hyundai Heavy Industries Group yards to wait for higher prices South Korean shipbuilding giant is confident fresh orders will emerge in the latter half of the year Total beats off competitors to seal Benin LNG FSRU prize French oil major on course to provide sub-Sahara Africa's first floating regasification unit Second Royal Navy ship arrives in Gulf to escort UK shipping Iran president says presence of foreign forces in the region are a source of tension

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JULY 29, 2019
House Democrat working group sends USMCA report to Pelosi The working group laid out specific proposals in the areas of labor, the environment, enforcement and pharmaceuticals. Oakland OKs container dray-off yard lease Shippers Transport Express' lease on the 32-acre port location will extend through 2032. MarAd found vulnerable to cyber hackers "Malacious attackers" could have obtained records and stolen the identities from 13 executives and stuff who recently joined the U.S. Maritime Administration. Trucking queues down at largest US port Southern California ports say truckers are not availing themselves of all appointments. CBP to block Peruvian firm's timber exports Daggett reelected ILA president uShip CEO steps down, CTO steps up Five companies get more time with PdVSA

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JULY 29, 2019
External: Global Risk Management UK will not swap arrested tankers with Iran Singapore's JPTT advances oil storage infrastructure ahead of IMO 2020 "We are considering the possibility of offering direct bunkering," Ooi said. Asia middle distillates strong, but higher Chinese exports could erode margins "It's getting lower due to the closed US West Coast arb...if anyone still has unsold cargoes, it will be difficult," a trader in Singapore said. FUTURES: Oil slips as demand woes take centre stage; US-China talks Investors stay anxious over the upcoming US-China trade talks in Shanghai this week.

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FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

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

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

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%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

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.

SHIPPING

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

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

NEWS

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.

COMPANIES

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.

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

SHIPPING

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%)

PORTS

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.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

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.

TRUCKING

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?

COMPANIES

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

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

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%)

ASSOCIATIONS

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

SHIPPING

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

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

An investment of at least 435 million dollars is expected

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

INDUSTRY

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

SHIPPING

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

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.

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

PORTS

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

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

ACCIDENTS

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.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

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.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

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

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

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

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

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

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

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

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

MEETINGS

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

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

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