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November 13, 2020
Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Global shipping industry seen on course to perform better than previously expected
  • MSC vessel bags Ship of the Year award
  • Swire Shipping enhances South-East Asia service
  • CBIC notifies 5 pc import duty on components used in manufacturing open cell for LED/LCD TV panels
  • Fixing of loading arms for two days at Deendayal Port oil jetty
  • NLDS extends its reach to Pipavav Port; covers 100 pc of India's container volume
  • Port seeks investor interest for proposed project
  • PSA Singapore & PSA Antwerp recognised
  • Shanghai port remains No. 1 in container handling & achieves monthly record
  • PLI scheme seen boosting exports
  • Baltic Exchange & Antwerp Chartering Club strengthen relationship
  • TT Club's regular risk management newsletter goes 'Live'

International Transport Journalweb site
  • European digital solutions
  • Innovative Germany - Austria service
  • IAG Cargo performs special Diwali service
  • DHL Express targets Asian market
  • Globaltruck confirms Sattarov as CEO
  • Rail vehicle leasing company expands in Italy
  • Sea Intelligence on demand in Q4/2020
  • Alha Group helps build transatlantic bridge
  • More than 1,000 cargo-only flights since March
  • Green Cargo to test digital automatic coupling
  • It only takes a smile
  • Eurogate in transformation
  • Customs software for Northern Ireland in peril
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • American Airlines introduces new mail module
  • Video intelligence improves fleet safety
  • Cass expands executive team
  • OMP sells shares to Ackermans & van Haaren
  • THE Alliance till the end of 2020

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Moving the vaccine will be 'the biggest security challenge for a generation'
  • Yang Ming Q3 profit adds fuel to shipper fury at carriers' 'immoral' strategy
  • European shippers rush to unload stock to beat looming Brexit deadline
  • Maersk doubles AE19 Asia-Europe rail capacity again as demand grows
  • Express operators pour investment into Asia Pacific to grab e-commerce traffic
  • Americold leads the charge as cold storage consolidation gathers pace
  • Melwyn Noronha steps up to take over as CEO of Shipping Australia
  • Fancy being IATA's new global head of cargo?
  • On the wires: 'Monumental' Mainfreight - healthy, all-organic & delicious

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Corona scare gives cruise line share prices a slight ding
    Stocks of cruise lines took a minor hit today, in apparent reaction to reports that a passenger on board SeaDream Yacht Club's SeaDream 1 had tested positive for COVID-19. The boutique cruise
  • Everett Ship Repair repositions floating dry dock to receive ferry
    The Port of Everett, Wash., reports that port tenant Everett Ship Repair has relocated its floating dry dock, Faithful Servant, from Pier 3 to South Terminal. The temporary move provided the depth
  • Japanese partnership teams up on new electric vessel project
    Japan's Kansai Electric Power Co., Inc. (KEPCO) and e5 Lab Inc. have formed a business partnership to develop and promote the use of pure electric vessels in the Kansai Bay area. Called
  • ABS launches infectious disease mitigation class notation
    With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing, ABS is addressing the issue of how the physical arrangement of a marine or offshore asset can act to mitigate transmission of infectious diseases? It has published
  • VIDEO: HullVane launches new product for fast-planing vessels
    Wageningen, Netherlands, based HullVane BV is adding a new solution to its line-up - the Foil Assist. It comes after several years in which HullVane has been researching and testing the effect
  • Second of two battery-powered RO/ROs to be retrofitted with Thordon bearings
    The bow doors of Tycho Brahe - one of the two battery-powered RO/RO ferries operated on the 20-minute Helsingør, Denmark-Helsingborg, Sweden route by ForSeas Ferries -are to be retrofitted with grease-free ThorPlas-Blue

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Shipping finance costs to rise after health crisis
    'It seems there's a bit of a barbell out there. You have the traditional lenders, focused on larger and more...
  • Safe Bulkers eyes acquisitions to renew fleet
    The company underlined its intentions to bring in new ships to meet environmental standards as it reported better-than-expected financial results...
  • UK container transport task force gathers as crisis deepens
    Port operators and container lines are now in dialogue with each other under the auspices of the Department for Transport...
  • Teekay Tankers predicts challenging months ahead
    Teekay Tankers expects challenging months ahead. Rising Libyan crude oil production may help mid-size tankers, but a resurgence of coronavirus...
  • Greek tanker collision death toll rises
    The body of the fifth Turkish fisherman killed in a collision with the Greek tanker Ephesos yesterday has been found...
  • D'Amico optimistic amid product tanker downturn and vaccine hopes
    D'Amico felt the financial and trade impacts of the coronavirus backdrop in the third quarter. The company believes it is...
  • Supply chains near break point amid service disruptions
    Container lines have faced both a record-breaking collapse in demand and a record-breaking resurgence in volumes this year. The inability...
  • Chinese lessors urged to embrace green ship finance
    The leasing houses is just part of China's shipping community that appears lacking clarity in the directions of developing decarbonisation...
  • Vaccine respite for tanker markets 'at least nine months away'
    Weaker demand outlook weighs heavily on tanker markets amid mild start to winter and Opec likely to scrap plans to...
  • Yang Ming names new president after profitable quarter
    Taiwanese carrier expects the new management to bring higher business growth as shipping markets are trending up in the second...
  • Gard to hike premium volume by up to 5%
    'The main driver is a relatively limited number of large claims from the International Group pool,' says head of Norwegian...
  • Lloyd's List Shipping Outlook Forum 2021: How to navigate the new normal
    It has been a year like no other: business forecasts and strategies swiftly had to be realigned to accommodate the...
  • Coal trade on track for growth next year
    Coal trade seems to be the hardest hit of all dry bulk commodities this year, falling by 8% to 14%...
  • Recognising maritime's unsung heroes
    This year, 20 men and women will receive the Merchant Navy Medal. 'Unsung heroes make up the fabric of our...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Governments back crew change protocols | Lower fuels costs helped box lines' profits | Vaccine provides optimism...
  • Indian crew caught up in China's Australian coal row
    The delay in berthing has been attributed to the Chinese Customs authorities not granting import clearances. Meanwhile, the service contracts...
  • Australia LNG exports boosted by winter demand
    Australia exported 6.7m tonnes of liquefied natural gas or 98 cargoes in October, up from 6.2m tonnes or 91 cargoes...
  • Alliance formed to advise maritime startups
    The alliance will create a network of industry veterans and decision-makers to help accelerate technology adoption in areas such as...
  • LNG demand to 2040 needs $2trn in capital, says WoodMac
    With increasing investor activism on carbon, 'the gas industry of the future must become synonymous with ESG', WoodMac says. Gas...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Carriers pledge LA-LB help, resist calls for detention relief
  • Imbalance in trucking market spurs rate hikes: Caplice
  • Carriers levy container imbalance surcharges as scarcity worsens
  • 2020 one of decade's best years for container shipping: Moody's
  • Yang Ming shrugs off steep volume drop in profitable Q3
  • Extended trans-Pac retail peak season coming to an end

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Teekay LNG 'boring', but on target for 2020 results
    Despite volatility, the company said it will meet expectations
  • Castor Maritime posts loss amid larger fleet's higher costs
    New York-listed bulker owner has bought five used panamaxes since September 2019
  • Safe Bulkers eyes more newbuildings in gradual fleet renewal
    US-listed dry bulk player wants more new-design, fuel-efficient ships to replace outgoing older panamaxes
  • Bahamas Paradise denies reports of ship headed for scrap
    Chief executive Oneil Khosa says information is 'all false' and he is looking into its origin
  • Historic LNG bunkering operations kicks off in Rotterdam
    CMA CGM says Port of Rotterdam set to become an 'LNG hub' for shipping's energy transition
  • d'Amico International Shipping eyes vessel buybacks and more sales of old tonnage
    Chairman Paolo d'Amico says purchase options for two ships in leasebacks will be exercised by 2021
  • Shell will test digital fix for problem that vexed Noah
    Tracker to fight fatigue comes out top in seafarer welfare challenge set by Shell and Inmarsat
  • Freight derivatives volumes surge in age of uncertainty
    Dry FFA industry rides wave and targets 24% growth over next two years
  • Pangaea hails increased clarity following result of US presidential race
    Ed Coll says 'instability' issue will no longer be a bar to projects, even if Covid-19 is
  • A quarter of on-order LNG carriers remain unfixed, Fearnleys says
    Liquidity is improving each year as cargo volumes, shipping and participants increase
  • First VLCC of the year is sold for demolition
    Tanker with chequered history poised to be head to Pakistan under tow
  • SFL assumes debt on Seadrill rigs as default threat lingers
    Talks between SFL, Seadrill and banks aimed at finding long-term solution
  • Covid-19 has taken its toll on results at Epic Gas
    Charles Maltby-led gas carrier owner says virus has resulted in high operational expenses and increased offhires
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services eyeing dual fuel solution for VLCCs
    Shipowner seizing opportunities in current market to expand its fleet
  • Simon Mokster divests PSV headed to serve Turkish power sector
    Sale comes as Singapore owner Britoil also offloads anchor-handling tug supply vessels
  • Biden win can help erase bad LNG debts at Braemar Naves
    Change of US president could boost prospects for halted LNG export project
  • Trials and tribulations: Studying shipping under lockdown
    Cass Business School student Dimitra Bouchari shares her experience and future hopes
  • Manager Danica warns crew change costs will double next year
    Ship operators advised to budget as financial impact of ongoing crew crisis is set to continue
  • Yang Ming shake-up continues as Patrick Tu appointed COO
    Taiwanese owner promotes strategy chief after retirement of chairman and chief executive Bronson Hsieh
  • Denmark charges fuel giant Bunker Holding over Syrian sanctions
    State prosecutors says Bunker Holding, Dan-Bunkering and a group director sold jet fuel to Syria via Russian firms
  • Danish defence minister aims to pull together coalition against pirates
    Trine Bramsen is contacting European partners in a bid to tackle rising threat of attacks in Gulf of Guinea
  • Chemnav nets profit on tanker sale despite weak spot rates
    Aframax was briefly sanctioned by the US earlier this year for shipping Venezuelan oil
  • DOF wins round more banks but rebels blocking vessel accounts
    Restructuring offshore shipping group still faces headaches as it tries to secure long-term refinancing
  • UK rewards mariners past and present for service to industry
    TradeWinds' former columnist honoured with medal for her efforts on marine environment protection
  • 2020 Bulkers marks five consecutive quarters of profit
    Oslo-listed bulker owner has also paid a dividend to shareholders every month over the past year, apart from in June
  • Unctad warns second pandemic wave will deepen 4.1% maritime trade slump in 2020
    United Nations trade organisation says short term outlook is grim but shipping can be at heart of a significant recovery in 2021
  • Teekay Tankers buys back aframaxes as it sees challenging months ahead
    Canadian tanker owner believes charter coverage of 22% leaves it well placed to come through tougher times for tankers
  • Teekay LNG Partners hit by dry dockings and lower charter rates
    President and chief executive Mark Kremin expects earnings and cash flow to increase in fourth quarter
  • Low-profile tanker player Kader dumps entire fleet
    Dubai-based tanker newcomer exits shipowning as vessels sail to a new entity
  • Koban Shipping completes clean sweep of ADS VLCC fleet
    United Arab Emirates group said to have now bought all three elderly tankers sold by Norwegian owner
  • Braemar goes 'back to the future' as shipbroker Gundy takes helm
    Non-core sales leave a tidier business for the reformed 'control freak' who has learned to delegate
  • UK P&I targets 10% general increase and threatens premium hikes
    London-based mutual is latest P&I Club to announce double-digit premium rises for shipowner members
  • Okeanis capturing West Africa premium as VLCC coverage hits 100%
    Greek shipowner has all VLCC spot days booked for fourth quarter at $24,000 per day
  • UN report: high-emission boxships making more progress cutting CO2 across fleet than bulkers
    Larger boxships have reduced greenhouse gas emissions per vessel, but fleets across all sectors will need to make significantly more progress, says UN trade body
  • IMO under pressure to rubber stamp controversial greenhouse gas pact
    Delegates urged to assess historic amendments to Marpol Annex VI on reducing carbon emissions 'with a view to approval'
  • Covid-19 said to have taken its toll on results at Epic Gas
    Charles Maltby-led gas carrier owner says virus has resulted in high operational expenses and increased offshire
  • Japanese and French navies come to aid of injured seafarer
    Languages prove no barrier to combined rescue effort aboard chemical tanker in Gulf of Oman
  • SeaDream "safe bubble" bursts with coronavirus scare on mask-free cruiseship
    Positive coronavirus test sees shipload of journalists and travel writers confined to their cabins.
  • Shipping Australia names Melwyn Noronha as next chief executive
    Master marine, who is third CEO in trade association's 20 year history, due to take up post in early 2021
  • Oscar Spieler named executive chairman of US gas exporter Delfin
    Former Frontline and Golar chief executive takes the helm as company reaches critical stage in FLNG newbuild program
  • Shipping Australia names Melwyn Noronha has next chief executive
    Master marine, who is third CEO in trade association's 20 year history, due to take up post in early 2021
  • Anglo American's charter tender attracted strong interest
    The charter of U-Ming's four dual-fuelled capesize bulkers will enable Anglo American to carry up to 5m tonnes of product per year
  • U-Ming order aims to position shipowner at forefront of LNG-fuelled bulker wave
    Chief executive CK Ong believes the IMO's target to halve carbon pollution by 2050 'will expedite the charters of LNG-fuelled bulk carriers'

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Maersk moves quickly in reaction to criticism of delays in California ports
    No specifics in shipping company's statement on request for relief from demurrage and detention charges
  • Port of Long Beach again breaks container record
    Gateway remains cautious and braced "for any shocks still to come."
  • Yang Ming reports return to profitability
    "The outlook of container shipping still remains clouded in uncertainties over the possible comeback of the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-China trade conflicts."
  • Geodis in US links to Shopify, Amazon
    European 3PL says integration with e-commerce marketplaces strengthens activity with American online retailers and shoppers.
  • $9.3M in fake handbags, shoes seized at DFW Airport
    Inside the boxes agents found fake Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Adidas merchandise.
  • Glyn Hughes to lead TIACA
    From IATA to TIACA. That's a lot of alphabet soup for new CEO Glyn Hughes to digest, but by all accounts he's up to the...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
  • Japan's Cosmo Oil offers first LSFO spot cargo since Q1 on higher cracks
    Japanese refiner Cosmo Oil has offered a spot low sulfur fuel oil cargo for loading early December -- its first since February -- amid a strengthening crack spread, market sources said Nov. 12.
  • USGC bunkers prices rising in Nov amid weak demand, stronger energy
    US Gulf Coast spot bunkers prices continued to rise Nov. 11 on support from stronger energy futures, with some markers hitting highs not seen in eight months despite ongoing demand destruction tied to the coronavirus pandemic.
  • 0.1% Med cargoes at 5-week high on lower supply, low imports
    Physical differentials for 0.1% gasoil cargoes in the Mediterranean have reached their highest level for five weeks on low supply as a result of reduced refinery runs and falling imports amid low demand, sources said.
  • US Refinery Scorecard: US refiners find strategies to adapt to lower demand
    Almost 10% of US refining capacity is offline due to low demand, plant repurposing, or extended turnarounds and many US refiners feel that is still not enough to support refining margins.
  • European LSSR hit by faltering demand for road transport fuels
    European demand for low sulfur straight run -- typically processed in a refinery's secondary units to produce diesel and gasoline -- has been hit by the second wave of COVID-19 lockdowns in Europe
  • US crude a winner as demand shift prompts Indian refiners to lighten slate
    The structural shift in India's oil products demand pattern in favor of products like LPG and naphtha and away from diesel have prompted refiners to lighten their crude slate, a move that may help US crude imports to post positive growth in 2020 despite overall crude inflows slipping into the red, analysts told S&P Global Platts.
  • Chicago gasoline, diesel fall after city issues COVID-19 stay-at-home advisory
    Chicago fuel markets fell Nov. 12 after the city issued a stay-at-home advisory in response to the rapid rise of COVID-19 cases in the city.
  • OIL FUTURES: Oil complex retreats after unexpected US crude inventory build
    Oil futures retreated in midmorning US trading Nov. 12 following an unexpected build in US crude supply.
  • Saudi Aramco fulfills December crude term allocations for Asian refiners
    Saudi Aramco, the biggest producer in the Middle East, has fulfilled Asian refiners' term allocations for December-loading crude oil, market participants said.
  • ARA diesel, gasoil stocks fall 2.8% on week to 2.6 million mt: Insights Global
    Diesel and gasoil inventories in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp trading hub fell 2.8% to 2.597 million mt in the week to Nov. 11, Insights Global data released Nov. 12 showed.
  • OIL FUTURES: Prices retreat as market eyes US crude build, COVID-19 surge
    The oil futures complex settled lower Nov. 12 on the heels of an unexpected build in US crude supply.
  • Utilities make big hydrogen pitch to regulators, eye multiple options along value chain
    **Blending natural gas and hydrogen in pipelines **Ultimately could displace natural gas in power generation
  • Oil market rebalancing to make 'slow progress' on weak fundamentals, says IEA
    **IEA cuts 2020 demand estimates on **Oil demand to climb by 5.8 mil b/d in 2021 **Demand divergence between West and rest of the world **Weak fundamentals persist as supply continues to grow
  • WAF TRACKING: West African crude remains in floating storage as global total falls
    **Volume of WAF crude in floating storage unchanged on month **Two Suezmaxes floating each of Forcados, Girassol and Kissanje
  • Shipping company Teekay Tankers sees headwinds for Q4 amid mixed sentiment
    **Earnings show decreases for Q4 **IEA trims 2020 oil demand forecast
  • European fuel oil inventories fell in Sept. amid tight supply: IEA
    **Fuel oil supply hinges on other products **Marine demand remains steady
  • New lockdowns, overcapacity complicate global refinery outlook: IEA
    **1.7 million b/d of capacity in 2020-2021 slated for shutdown **US sees largest share of planned refinery closures

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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
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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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