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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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In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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