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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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PORTS

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%.

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

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%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

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%)

PORTS

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

PORTS

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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.

PORTS

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

CRUISES

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.

PORTS

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.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

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%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

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

SHIPPING

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

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

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.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

SHIPPING

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%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

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

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

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

LOGISTICS

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%)

PORTS

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%)

PORTS

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.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

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%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

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

INDUSTRY

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.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

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

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

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

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

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

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

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

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

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.

PORTS

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

SHIPPING

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.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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.

PORTS

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

PORTS

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

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

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

SAFETY & SECURITY

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

PORTS

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

INDUSTRY

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

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

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"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

COMPANIES

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

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

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

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

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.

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

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

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.

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