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February 5, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • Hong Kong's GDP in 2019 contracted for the first time in a decade
  • Sea freight rates set to rise with fallout from the coronavirus outbreak
  • OOCL's China offices remain closed until next week due to virus outbreak
  • Ocean liners withdraw 1.3m TEU of capacity from Asia trades in Q1
  • US lifts sanctions on Cosco Shipping Tanker (Dalian)
  • Thaw in US-China trade relations won't mean business as usual
  • Montreal Port Authority's Sylvie Vachon to retire after a 30-year career
  • Blue Dart loses US$4.65 million in Q3 on back of restructuring initiative
  • Airfreight rates forecast to dive deeper in January, after lacklustre peak season
  • LA's Yates Electrospace to unveil widebody drone at Farnborough
  • Oman Air cargo services get facelift at Muscat International Airport

Exim Indiaweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • MSC adds over 5,000 Star Cool CA units to further expand reefer fleet
  • Sanjam Sahi Gupta invited to ICS task force on workforce diversity
  • DBGT handles record over 6 lakh TEUs in 2019
  • Exporters having AEO status permitted to pay THC directly to Terminal Operators from Feb. 5
  • First banana container train sent to JNPT for exports
  • JNPT Chairman reviews work at JNPT-SEZ
  • 'The National Logistics Policy will also boost the logistics park sector'
  • 100 more airports to be made operational by FY24, says Economic Survey
  • Blue Dart enhances 'Domestic Priority Dutiable' service to deliver shipments of high value across India
  • First air cargo terminal in Madhya Pradesh to be operational soon
  • Lufthansa Cargo publishes special flight schedule for freighters to & from China (mainland)
  • New transport policy soon: Nitin Gadkari
  • Pharmaceutical exports register highest-ever growth in Q3
  • Proposed National Logistics Policy aims big
  • Railways focused on developing cold chain infrastructure
  • Export bodies urge govt to look into effect of Coronavirus on trade
  • India expected to clock GDP growth of 5.6 pc in FY 21, says Fitch
  • Avashya Foundation distributes water wheels to 150 women farmers in Karjat
  • Coronavirus impact on China's economy seen limited & temporary

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Developing on the rails
  • Duisport's 2019 results predominantly stable
  • 100 new wagons to support DCRail's growth in UK
  • Vietjet Cargo prepares for Malaysia market entry
  • 99.9% accuracy in the warehouse
  • New rail-served facilities generate 62,300 carloads
  • Kuehne + Nagel remains committed to Bremen
  • Chinese and American ports under pressure
  • Looking forward to new terminal in South Carolina Ports
  • Supply chain software for fashion designer
  • EMO Trans inaugurates branch in Thailand
  • Port Botany railfreight connections on track
  • Fully collapsible airstable wins authorisation
  • Gateway Basel Nord slows down
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swissport chooses Lödige in Frankfurt
  • All-in-one website for Swiss truck drivers
  • Corona virus may trap containers in ports
  • Aero Africa appoints Jade Da Costa as its new CCO Africa

The Loadstarweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Flexport axes 50 jobs 'in path to profitability'
  • Forwarders warned of shortage of cargo space once China factories reopen
  • No clear path ahead for Atlas Air dispute with its pilots, but it may speed up
  • Toll Group confirms its systems were targeted by ransomware hackers
  • Smoother sailing for owners of smaller containerships as charter rates rise
  • Surging South-east Asian flows a boost for operators like DB Schenker
  • Paycargo's Lionel van der Walt joins board of Smart Supply Chain Alliance
  • Brett Bissell takes over as CEO at US parcel carrier LaserShip
  • Airbus agrees to pay record $3.9bn to settle bribery claims
  • When Boeing flew off course ... and staff lost trust

Marine Logweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • All American Marine books tour boat order
    Seward, Alaska, based Major Marine Tours has awarded Bellingham, Wash., shipbuilder All American Marine, Inc. (AAM) a contract to build two sister vessels. The 87 foot by 32 foot Teknicraft-design aluminum catamarans,
  • PSV in pioneering condition-based class project
    ABS and Dubai-headquartered P&O Maritime Logistics (POML) have agreed to a condition-based class (CBC) pilot project using the platform supply vessel (PSV), DMS Courageous. The vessel will become the first to utilize
  • American Commercial Lines set to file for Chapter 11
    Jeffersonville, Ind., headquartered American Commercial Lines Inc., one of America's largest barge transportation companies, reports that it has entered into a restructuring support agreement (RSA) with a substantial majority of its term
  • Towboat grounding closes Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
    The Coast Guard was yesterday responding to a report of a towing vessel that ran aground on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway at mile marker 99, near Berwick, La. Watchstanders at Vessel Traffic
  • HII to acquire Kongsberg's Hydroid UUV subsidiary
    Kongsberg Maritime AS has signed an agreement to sell its underwater technology company Hydroid, Inc. for $350 million to shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (NYSE: HII). The agreement provides that, as of closing,
  • OMSA expands Board of Directors
    The Offshore Marine Service Association (OMSA), today announced the nominated slate of its Board of Directors for 2020 - 2021. The slate is led by incoming Chairman, Minor "Tony" Cheramie, III and

Lloyd's Listweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Shipping faces mandatory 40% emissions cut from the EU
    Regulatory changes planned by the European Union would force almost 12,000 ships to improve carbon intensity by at least 40%...
  • VLCCs lead tanker earnings freefall as coronavirus cuts crude demand growth
    VLCCs are leading falls, but smaller tanker sizes see comparable earnings drops on routes unconnected with Asia
  • Iran calls for review of tanker safety after Sanchi report
    The fire and thick smoke that engulfed the tanker within minutes would have made it impossible for any crew member...
  • Baltic Exchange starts daily container freight indices
    Indices give a daily price for 40 ft containers on a dozen key routes based on data from 1,200 global...
  • Will coronavirus infect the global economy?
    China's rise in importance in the global economy means that the impact from coronavirus could be felt worldwide
  • Owners warned not to use virus to avoid China port calls
    Time charters require charterers to nominate a safe port for the vessel, but that typically covers the physical characteristics of...
  • Hapag-Lloyd pledges better services and transparent invoicing
    Faster booking responses, timely and correct bills of lading and accurate invoices are top the list of improvements to customer...
  • Coronavirus: US exporters call for extension to free time
    AgTC asks lines to extend concessions until the supply chain returns to normal
  • Coronavirus: Crew-change headache on horizon as ports tighten controls
    Vessels on tight schedules, such as container liners, have warned of possible delays to schedules if crew members get infected...
  • Last Word: Robotic shipping
    Armada aims to have a fleet of 15 unmanned surface vessels for offshore data acquisition and intervention operations
  • Coronavirus: Shippers could face price rises
    High tech, consumer goods and semi-finished products most likely to be affected by factory closures
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Cosco VLCCs head to Singapore and Fujairah after sanctions lifting | Secondhand tanker values stall on coronavirus-led...
  • Coronavirus: Liner carriers waive container use charges
    In addition to the waiver on box fees, Maersk has announced more blank sailings in anticipation of further decline in...
  • Indian shipping firms given relief as government removes VLSFO import tax
    The tax cut is expected to mainly help Indian shipping companies cope with IMO 2020 compliance
  • MOL appoints new head of chemical tanker unit
    Top management change has been timed to follow MOL Chemical tankers making its first forays into tank terminal business
  • Wariness pervades the Middle East as nations weigh support for US policies
    'We haven't joined maximum pressure, it's well known, but we have joined the IMSC in terms of the Strait of Hormuz,'...
  • Golden Ray wreck may be removed before hurricane season
    The hurricane season typically extends from June 1 to November 30 in the region around the wrecked ship

The Journal of Commerceweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Flexport lays off 50 in organizational restructuring
  • LTL truckers DHE, Peninsula partner on West Coast
  • Baltic Exchange begins publishing Freightos rate index
  • Haven using TMS data to enhance freight invoice accuracy
  • Savannah expands with 2030 goal of 9 million TEU
  • Chittagong threatens penalties on overstaying FCL containers
  • Coronavirus heightens urgency for post-CNY China-Europe rail bookings
  • Headhaul Pacific shippers subsidize backhaul $1.6 billion annually
  • PMSA warns of LA-LB cargo diversion from clean truck fee

TradeWindsweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Navios Maritime Holdings 'happy' with not using scrubbers
  • Parker: shipping has rare chance to lead others in reform
  • VLCC earnings collapse by 32% as virus hits China's oil demand
  • Bulkers 'lingering' in Far East, Pacific basin amid very low rates
  • Baltic Capesize Index falls to new historic low
  • Tsunami survivor Yamanishi Shipbuilding files for court protection
  • Brazilian yard EAS files for bankruptcy protection
  • Baltic Exchange steps up boxship drive with first daily index
  • Australia clarifies restrictions on ships from China, 'no quarantine'
  • Yang Ming in major reshuffle after $46m sale-and-leaseback loss
  • NYK orders second in series of world's biggest LNG car carriers
  • Authorities reveal raid of Maersk director's house in Brazilian probe
  • Noble cleared to appeal ruling in bulker cargo damage row
  • JMU quits merchant shipbuilding at Maizuru yard
  • CMA CGM reveals coronavirus crew and office restrictions
  • Capsized livestock ship accused of having 'secret decks'
  • Michael Webber's ability to pick winners may have its limits
  • International Seaways poised to pounce after series of shrewd financial moves and asset plays
  • International Seaways nears a 'prexit' to shed most of its private equity overhang
  • Michael Webber's Manhattan transfer brings new-found flexibility and accessibility
  • Michael Webber's green scorecard designed to outlast laggards
  • Offshore vessel owner Simon Mokster aims for 70% emissions cut by 2030
  • Sovcomflot turns fleet-renewal attention to suezmaxes, with two sold so far
  • Total sees LNG as part of the marine fuelling mix by 2050
  • Western Bulk CEO: 'We're starting 2020 with a clean slate'
  • Published 4 February 2020 7:09 GMT
  • Qatargas supplies LNG commissioning cargo to India's Mundra terminal
  • Russian LNG exports surge with Europe the key destination
  • Princess cruiseship quarantined as coronavirus cruise havoc continues
  • Coronavirus boosts tonne miles as Korean jet fuel heads to US
  • Global Ship Lease takes step toward paying off $415m in debt

American Shipperweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • Federal judge orders owners of 'chameleon carriers' to forfeit $1.3 million
    A federal judge recently ordered Zach and Garrett Barber to forfeit more than $1.3 million in funds they derived in an elaborate 11-year "chameleon carrier"...
  • Canadian fuel haulers' losses mount in ugly dispute between union, refinery
    Dedicated carriers serving the Co-op Refinery in Saskatchewan struck in the middle as a labor dispute cuts off their livelihood.
  • BREAKING: United Airlines pulls plug on Hong Kong service
    Airlines continue to react to the spread of the coronavirus by cutting more flights.
  • Etihad Airways selling aircraft in $1 billion deal
    Abu Dahbi-based combination airline Etihad is selling its Airbus A330s and Boeing 777s but plans to lease back the Boeing widebodies.
  • Manhattan Associates sees revenue record in 2019, expects repeat in 2020
    Manhattan Associates says demand for cloud-based supply chain services remains robust and led to a record peak season.
  • YRC's fourth quarter EPS less bad than forecast; rest of picture looks dark
    YRC posts weak fourth-quarter, hampered by bad economy
  • Under-21 driver proposals get pushback at U.S. Senate hearing
    Opposition from safety advocates could mean rough road to inclusion in highway bill.
  • Asia-Europe container rates fall amid coronavirus threat
    Big one-day drop comes on heels of more restrictions for vessel calls, and concerns about slower demand.
  • Coronavirus uncertainty trumps opportunity for air cargo carriers
    The coronavirus could present a silver lining for freighter operators, but any boost in business may be weeks or months away, depending on how long...
  • New platform meets shipping industries' first track-and-trace standards
    INTTRA by E2open on Tuesday announced a new technology platform, compliant with the new Digital Container Shipping Association (DCSA) Interface Standard for Track and Trace...
  • Cummins reports weak Q4 results amid uncertainty over coronavirus
    Engine maker Cummins already was predicting a difficult 2020 before the outbreak of the coronavirus in Wuhan, China, where Cummins' manufacturing operations are shuttered.
  • Digitization promises to level the supply chain playing field
    Supply chain digitization is helping drive trust and security while lowering obstacles to moving goods.
  • Freight Futures daily curve: 2/4
    February National Freight Futures open the month higher on Monday, driven by strength in South and West regions.
  • BNSF lowers capital expenditures budget slightly for 2020
    The railroad is reducing its capital expenditures budget for this year, but it will allocate more funding toward replacing and upgrading network infrastructure.
  • Commentary: Panama Canal story shows success can follow epic failure
    What 'The Path Between the Seas' teaches us about leadership and the need for a backup plan
  • US countervailing duty assessments to consider currency subsidies
    "The Trump administration is taking action to level the playing field for American businesses and workers," Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said.
  • Winter storms increasing volatility in western markets (with forecast video)
    Reefer rejections increasing in Salt Lake City market.
  • Online Haul of Fame: Preston 151
    Known on northeastern highways for its iconic orange and white trucks, Preston 151 was founded in 1932 in the Chesapeake Bay area of the United...
  • Trump praises Texas steel mill project during USMCA signing ceremony
    President Donald Trump singled out a new steel mill project in Texas during the signing of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact last Wednesday....
  • Freightos gets Baltic Exchange nod for container rate indices
    Eight-year-old company working with storied shipping group to make indices available for financial products
  • For whom the Connecticut truckload tolls + oil falls, coronavirus spreads - WTT?!?
    The tolls in Connecticut may have a special place for the semis that drive their roads.
  • Artificial intelligence is critical in today's workflow solutions
    Having the data and not reacting is worse than not having the data at all, according to EBE Technologies CEO.
  • Impinj introduces future-proofed RAIN RFID reader for logistics operations
    The new Impinj R700 reader is designed for enterprise-grade RAIN RFID deployment, processing tags faster and with greater accuracy.
  • Seattle startup launches partial truckload service
    FreightWeb scores $3 million in seed funding; patent pending on new pallet technology
  • American Commercial Lines announces restructuring deal
    Change in equity control looming.
  • Today's Pickup: Spartan Motors to focus on commercial, last-mile delivery business
    Spartan Motors has sold its emergency vehicle manufacturing division so it can focus on growth opportunities in commercial and last-mile vehicle development. Plus, Connecticut plans...
  • Eaton reports lower Q4 sales and earnings
    Power management company Eaton Corp. missed analyst estimates in the fourth quarter, partially because of weakness in the automotive sector and a $50 million warranty...
  • Fuel-saving TruckWings will be option on Agility Fuel conversions (with video)
    Startup XStream Trucking is in early talks with two major truck manufacturers about its aerodynamic drag-reducing TruckWings, but its first distribution deal makes them optional...
  • Emerge scores $20M to expand digital freight marketplace
    Emerge, a Scottsdale, Arizona-based digital freight marketplace, announced Tuesday it has closed a $20 million Series A financing led by NewRoad Capital Partners, a growth...
  • Mack Trucks boss cheers electrification infrastructure proposal
    Despite the first labor strike in 35 years and volatile orders for new trucks, Martin Weissburg says his current role as president of Mack Trucks...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
FEBRUARY 4, 2020
  • FUTURES 4: Crude extends decline amid lack of OPEC+ consensus
    Crude futures settled lower Tuesday after OPEC and its allies ended the first half of a two-day technical committee meeting with no pronouncements on new production cuts.
  • Coronavirus quarantine leaves global shipping market reeling
    The coronavirus outbreak in China has forced several countries to resort to stringent quarantine checks in their battle to contain the spread and the measures are starting to have a knock-on effect on the global commodities shipping market.
  • Low sulfur bunker prices slip back below gasoil in Asia on coronavirus fears
    Prices of IMO-compliant 0.5% sulfur bunker fuels slipped back to a discount below ultra low sulfur gasoil in Asia, on concerns over the impact of the coronavirus on regional bunker demand, amid a firming gasoil market.
  • Northwest European 0.5% marine fuel slumps to 5-month low
    Pricing for 0.5% sulfur marine fuel in Northwest Europe has fallen sharply in the first month of the new IMO 2020 sulfur limit, offsetting huge price gains in December and hitting its lowest level in five months.
  • West Med VLSFO bunkers fall to 5-month lows on sinking oil complex
    Delivered bunker assessments for 0.5% sulfur fuel oil at Gibraltar and Malta hit their lowest points in five months Monday, on the back of falling international prices.
  • Cargo shortages hampers VLSFO availability at Piraeus: sources
    Supply of 0.5% sulfur fuel oil is tight at the port of Piraeus in Greece as the market waits for fresh arrivals of cargoes, with local production insufficient to meet demand, according to market sources.
  • Hapag-Lloyd refuels ship with 'used cooking oil' biofuel as it targets CO2 emission cuts
    B20 fuel comprises 80% LSFO and 20% of biodiesel derived from cooking oils and fats used previously in the food service/ catering industries.
  • January fuel oil barge volumes rise on month in Platts MOC trade
    Some 38,000 mt of the newly compliant 0.5% marine fuel traded in the MOC during January.

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Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
Marked decline in acts of piracy against ships
London
Only 16 in the first three months of 2026, the lowest number since 1991 for this time of year
IMO working to enable safe transit of ships through the Strait of Hormuz
Tehran/Washington/London
Dominguez: Two-week ceasefire is a good thing
CK Hutchison initiates arbitration against Maersk over Panama ports, but not against TiL/MSC
Panama
China and Russia veto Bahrain's resolution on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz
New York
Pakistan and Colombia abstained.
A container ship was hit by a shell near the Iranian island of Kish.
Southampton
Since February 28, 28 incidents have been reported in the region
ETF calls on the EU Commission to adopt structural measures to strengthen the resilience of the European transport sector
Brussels
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Sharp increase in tanker transits through the Suez Canal in February
Cairo
Overall, naval traffic in the month grew by +23.5%
Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US
Washington
Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues
Rome
The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled
Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz
Manila
The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East
Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area
Melbourne
29-hectare container storage site near Australian port
Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow
Genoa
Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.
A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.
Rotterdam
Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators
Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.
Rome
They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari
ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers
London/Genoa
Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Trieste
He will take office on April 13th.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed
Southampton
A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.
In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.
Genoa
Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.
Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce
Brussels
Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034
Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter
Miami
During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)
Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports
Washington
The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities
UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples
Rome
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable
Geneva
The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing
In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%
Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Hamburg
Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%
The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.
Brussels
It is expected to employ around 250 people.
The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.
Trieste
In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%
Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.
Mangalia
Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.
Genoa
Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure
Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad
Hamburg
The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad
From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.
Brussels
Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner
German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service
Hamburg
Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.
ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal
Manila
The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings
Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises
Shanghai
Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%
Palermo
Cruise passengers down by -18.7%
IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"
London
Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.
Hong Kong
Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.
Geneva
Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios
In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)
Hong Kong
The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock
Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.
Genoa
Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved
Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region
London/Southampton
Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar
MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor
Athens/Nicosia
Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf
London
It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore
Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.
London
From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.
To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data
London/Rotterdam
Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector
China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.
Hong Kong
Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.
Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In February, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna decreased by -8.9%
Ravenna
An increase of +1.3% is expected for the month of March
Over 600 illegal workers discovered in the logistics sector
Rome
Coordinated and continuous collaboration contracts that masked actual subordinate employment relationships
RINA and Hanwha collaborate on battery-hybrid propulsion systems for ferries
Genoa/Busan
The projects will concern both existing and newly built vessels
French shipping company TOWT has been placed into administration
Le Havre
The company has two sailing cargo ships
Casciano (Vado Gateway): The final design for the new Bossarino toll booth in Vado Ligure has received approval.
Vado Ligure
The hope - he said - is that the work can be completed as soon as possible.
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel
Rome
The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.
Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable
Piraeus
Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing
The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.
Rome
Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.
Tripoli
The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift
Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal
Ismailia
The incident was resolved within four hours
Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.
Rome
Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis
London
Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area
The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.
La Spezia
Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.
Minerbio
In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%
The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.
Rome
The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"
Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel
La Spezia
Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard
NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment
Tokyo
Group leaders appointed in eight European countries
Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%
La Goulette
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%
The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.
Gioia Tauro
The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.
Genoa
The measure does not introduce new charges
Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria
Three distinct operations performed within a week
Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.
Rome
Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.
In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%
Berlin
Revenues fell by -8.0%
ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal
Singapore
The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%
ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.
Rome
Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.
CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.
Hong Kong
Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%
Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector
Genoa
It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa
In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +1.2%
Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector
Rome
Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments
Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.
Rome
Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.
The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros
Venice
Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853
Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.
Brussels
The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service
Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.
Savona
The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.
Gioia Tauro
1.5 million euros allocated
Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.
San Francisco/Singapore
The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters
The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA
Genoa
The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.
Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement
Seoul/Eleusis
The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy
The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.
Rome
The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position
Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal
Singapore
The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan
EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port
Rotterdam
A loan of 90 million euros has been granted
High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.
Livorno
Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company
Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.
Naples
He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005
APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal
The Hague/Hanoi
Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins
FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter
Memphis
Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.
London
Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority
Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.
Civitavecchia
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)
La Defense
UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT
Rome
The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.
Rome/Genoa
The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration
FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy
Rome
2,500 kilometer route
Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government
Hamburg
Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port
A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.
Gioia Tauro
Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas
Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV
Piombino
It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard
Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025
Paris
Revenues decreased by -5% in the year
In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes
Geneva
New historic peak in dry cargo
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A forum on the economy, ports, and investments between Italy and North Africa will be held in La Spezia.
La Spezia
Scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the headquarters of the Port Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.
Rome
It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses
(The Chosun Daily)
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
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