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BRIEFS
September 8, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Comprehensive proposal for global levy on carbon emissions from ships
  • ONE announces launch of Asia Gulf Express 4 service
  • Spice exporters urge probe into costs of shipping firms
  • Yang Ming adds another 11,000-TEUer
  • Govt relaxes norms to permit import of GM soymeal till Oct. 31
  • Tyre industry seeks removal of port restrictions, reduction in rubber import duty
  • INDIAN PORTS ASSOCIATION
  • JNPT records 28.45 pc growth in container traffic, handles 453,105 TEUs in Aug. 2021
  • Major Ports' cargo handling up by 19.54 pc during April-August
  • MbPT celebrating 75 years of India's Independence
  • Minister inaugurates 3 projects at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port
  • Repairs to Mumbai Port berth
  • Suez Canal Container Terminal's upgrade improves productivity & customer experience
  • Highest ever cargo handling by KIA in August
  • Road infrastructure being developed faster, safer & more sustainable than ever before: Nitin Gadkari
  • SpiceXpress launches airport-based Free Trade Zone warehouse in Hyderabad
  • Uzbekistan joins World Logistics Passport
  • CCHAA elects new President, Executive Committee
  • July 2021 another solid month for global air cargo demand
  • MANSA to hold its AGM virtually on Sept. 24
  • MOL launches new YouTube channel in English

International Transport Journalweb site
  • "Always on the ball"
  • More hinterland connections for Kiel
  • Geodis: AEO certification in Hong Kong
  • Fast weekly rail service
  • Helena Melnikov now leads BME
  • Contract for very large gas carrier
  • Panattoni Europe conquers Paris
  • BLR breaks three records in August
  • Field test for e-truck in rough conditions
  • Car carriers set a trend
  • Reopening borders with historic GSA partner
  • Digital CRM customised for logistics business
  • Head of network for Pall-Ex
  • Terminal manager for Hams Hall region
  • Pharma Aero examines use of UAVs
  • Mixed results in Auckland
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Swiss supplies for Ukraine
  • Russia to containerise postal items

The Loadstarweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Container lines tighten their grip on supply chains with barge-leasing move
  • Carriers watch as price of LNG 'transition fuel' sails past the cost of diesel
  • Lufthansa Cargo offers clients a 'Sustainable Choice' to reduce carbon
  • Five Evergreen crew hospitalised with Covid and box ship quarantined in Kaohsiung
  • Aramex splits into express and logistics arms to 'capture growth opportunities'
  • Acquisition-hungry SGL scoops up fast-growing NZ forwarder Orbis

Marine Logweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ABS and Vanderbilt put spotlight on waterways decarbonization
    The current GHG emissions profile of the inland waterway sector is low compared to other freight modes. The American Waterways Operators cites statistics that show that one dry cargo barge can carry
  • VIDEO: Golden Ray responders complete final cut
    Responders completed cutting operations on the remainder of the Golden Ray wreck on Saturday. The final cut came just a few days short of the two year anniversary of the September 8,
  • FEMA charters Carnival Glory to house first responders
    Carnival Cruise Line reports that it has reached an agreement with the City of New Orleans and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to provide Carnival Glory for first responders housing through
  • How long before Gulf oil and gas production gets back on track?
    Efforts are underway to get U.S. Gulf of Mexico oil and gas production up and running in the wake of Hurricane Ida. Critical to these efforts will be resuming operations at Port

Lloyd's Listweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • SFL Corp buys suezmax trio in 'counter-cyclical' move
    Trafigura likely part of deal, with oil trader's shipping arm involved in sale and leaseback deals with another related Fredriksen...
  • Crews need more awareness on how to fight battery fires
    Ships are using increasingly powerful batteries for auxiliary power, and carrying electric cars as cargo creates new safety risks
  • LR links with Inmarsat for industry first on remote surveys
    One-third of Lloyd's Register's surveys are completed remotely. Access to uninterrupted connectivity is essential for digital class. LR's collaboration with...
  • Box-carrying bulker returns to port after stow collapse
    Coronavirus impact may have been ultimate cause of last winter's series of containers overboard incidents in the Pacific, WK Webster...
  • BIMCO urges talks at IMO before adoption of market-based measure
    BIMCO deputy secretary-general Lars Robert Pedersen says the association has not decided which market-based measure is the most suitable for...
  • CMA CGM extends Le Havre suspension
    Poor productivity and congestion are blamed for CMA CGM's decision to avoid Le Havre. Cargoes will tranship via Antwerp
  • Neptune Lines names Jasienski as chief executive
    Company principal Melina Travlos remains president of growing Greek car and truck carrier specialist
  • Safety regulations not suited to large boxship fires
    The International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea and Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping have changed little since...
  • Shipping's needs ignored despite averting global meltdown, say Greeks
    World's largest shipowning nation dismissive of plans to include shipping in the EU carbon market, but Greek owners hint they...
  • Trade policies can make the global supply chain climate-change resilient
    Eliminating tariffs and non-tariff barriers that limit trade in 'green' goods, harmonising environmental standards of goods and services, along with...
  • Hyundai Heavy raises $935m in high-priced IPO
    Move comes amid a strong rebound of the shipbuilding market, with new orders won by HHIC between January and July...
  • Daily Briefing
    China is starting to dominate marine insurance | The race to set a price for shipping's carbon levy is on...
  • Yang Ming director says shore staff compensation is too low
    Having the proposal passed by the board of state-owned Yang Ming is expected to be difficult. This is because of...
  • China faces potential bauxite crunch from Guinea coup
    A military coup in Guinea has left China facing a bit of a double whammy in terms of problematic supplier...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • ODFL offers vaccine incentive to protect drivers, capacity
  • ILA says won't work automated vessels at US ports
  • Ocean carrier profitability dilutes benefits of scale
  • MSC ramps up India-North America network with new Halifax call
  • Loss of container effective capacity drives record spot rates
  • New approaches needed to stamp out breakbulk pests

TradeWindsweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Dynagas looks to repay debt as lower finance costs help it to greater profit
    The LNG carrier owner reported similar voyage revenue, but a greater profit
  • Guinea coup gets mixed reviews from dry bulk sector
    Possible impact leaves some fretting but others unfazed
  • VLCC-capable export terminal flipped to Canadian pipeline player
    Calgary's Enbridge has taken over the Moda Ingleside Energy Center in a $3bn deal
  • Jasienski takes over chief executive position at Neptune Lines
    Australian joins Greek company seven months after quitting top post at Wallenius Wilhelmsen
  • Hurricane Ida boosts aframax rates but MR markets disappoint
    US Gulf oil refineries and production facilities are expected to resume normal operations in a few weeks
  • End of summer sale: shipping stocks climb as tankers lead the way
    Jefferies sees busier period ahead as investors return from beach vacations and global oil production rebounds
  • Euroseas further expands feeder fleet in hot containership market
    Greek shipowner, which is seeing much higher profits, plans to add more ships
  • Bulker rate surge rebounds on Saga Shipholding after write-down
    Japanese-owned open-hatch bulker specialist faces the impact of strong rates on its balance sheet
  • Sea Consortium lifts secondhand feeder spend to over $100m
    Singapore-owner bags fourth feeder boxship of the year for $39m as values rise
  • Zim's business model a 'gold mine' in rising markets, analysts say
    Israeli containership operator is 'not done yet' as congestion continues to drive rates up, Fearnley Securities believes
  • Broker Marsh challenges P&I clubs over general increases
    Mutuals defend their plentiful capital reserves and conservative management strategy, in online debate
  • 'Low-cost' US could become world largest supplier of LNG bunkers
    Eagle LNG believes that by 2030 between 25% and 50% of newbuildings will be LNG dual-fuelled vessels
  • Lloyd's Register and Inmarsat link up to improve remote surveys
    New app is being piloted in gas and dry bulk shipping sectors
  • Fredriksen's SFL snaps up modern suezmaxes in counter-cyclical tanker bet
    New York-listed shipowning company says soft markets provide attractive entry point
  • Record breaker: Boom sees ClarkSea index clock up longest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker Clarksons says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • Carnival and Princess Cruises still fighting Covid-19 lawsuits
    At least 40 have been filed over the Grand Princess' ill-fated voyages in February 2020
  • Clarksons Research rate index on biggest monthly winning streak
    UK shipbroker says new records continue to be set in the major vessel markets
  • German shipping tests the waters at 38th Peter Gast Schiffahrtsregatta
    Successful staging of first major shipping get-together in Germany since the pandemic
  • Western Bulk private placement to close early due to 'strong' investor interest
    Tender will close at the end of the Oslo trading day on Tuesday
  • Intercargo offers dry bulk industry backing for carbon levy
    Intercargo is the only other shipping association backing ICS's call for a tax on emissions
  • GEV not giving up on new CNG carriers despite hydrogen push
    Australian owner still trying to firm up order for innovative fleet of Chinese newbuildings
  • China Huarong sells supramax bulker online for well above market value
    Hot dry-bulk market sees bidders drive up price of bulker sold through Zhejiang Shipping Exchange's online platform
  • Heineken refreshes the batteries other shippers can't reach
    Engine maker Wartsila develops swappable rechargeable battery system for zero emission inland shipping company transporting containers of beer
  • LNG steamships square up to challenge of new IMO carbon regulations
    As EEXI and CII rules loom, IACS forms working groups to tackle questions for some of world LNG fleet's least-efficient vessels
  • KSOE and Posco to develop liquid hydrogen fuel tank
    Joint project targeting prototype for small ships by the end of this year
  • Bulker owners Franbo Lines and Swire Bulk eye container loading deals
    Asian companies latest to want slice of lucrative box market
  • New IMO rules could herald end of the road for a third of global LNG fleet
    Owners may have to choose between scrapping older steamships and reducing their trading speeds
  • Dry bulk market should remain strong amid lower grain forecasts, analysts say
    China's plan to curb steel output and high iron ore prices may lower capesize bulker rates, according to Breakwave Advisors' John Kartsonas
  • Pressure on carmakers to drive out carbon could fuel change in shipping
    Manufacturers tackle life-cycle emissions by ordering LNG-powered vehicle carriers, but moving beyond fossil fuels is the next step
  • Lim Oon Kuin's Singapore luxury pad put up for grabs by Hin Leong Trading liquidators
    Three-storey mansion could fetch as much as one of the former oil and shipping tycoon's large tankers
  • Daehan Shipbuilding seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • UOB Kay Hian turns positive on Sembcorp Marine with stock upgrade
    But Singapore investment bank says shareholders will need to be patient
  • Hafnia 'bottom of the class' as others improve in Oslo exchange ESG survey
    ESG 100 report into top Oslo-listed companies shows improved results for almost all shipping companies, but they need to do more after coming late to the game
  • Daehan Shipbuildings seals first dual-fuel tanker with order worth $450m
    Tsakos Energy Navigation firms up four aframax crude carriers plus options for two additional vessels
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries prices IPO at top of range on healthy interest
    South Korean shipyard has set the IPO price at the top of the range of $51.8 per share
  • Platts plans USGC-UKC aframax freight derivative assessments
    Move prompted by the growing trend of US crude exports to the UK and the Netherlands
  • LNG owners prepare for EEXI and CII rules as IACS deliberates final figures
    But class society grouping working groups are not likely to report until third quarter of 2022
  • Strong LNG shipping market signals buoyant longer-term mood
    Poten & Partners expert Jefferson Clarke outlines why prospects are looking bright
  • Taiwan's CSBC builds containerships on speculation
    State yard is constructing four 2,800-teu scrubber-fitted vessels and would sell the newbuildings if there are keen buyers
  • CMB doubles Qingdao Beihai bulker tally to four
    Belgian shipowner's containership division has also added two more newbuildings at Qingdao Yangfan
  • Capesize rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on
  • Capesize bulker rates tumble over bauxite amid Guinea's political unrest
    Prices for the commodity jump as analysts look on

American Shipperweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • Deputy commerce secretary talks tariffs, exports, jobs at Seattle container facility
    Deputy U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Graves joined port officials to discuss the importance of trade, infrastructure funding, lowering tariffs and job creation in Washington state.
  • Viewpoint: Living proof of COVID vaccine's death-defying power
    Back at FreightWaves after a more than monthlong fight against COVID, I thank CEO Craig Fuller for moving the F3: Future of Freight Festival online.
  • TRADE X acquires automotive export specialist Techlantic
    Automotive trade platform TRADE X has acquired vehicle export specialist Techlantic after raising $45 million over the summer.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
SEPTEMBER 7, 2021
  • REFINERY NEWS: Operations at France's Gravenchon not affected by fire: report
    Operations at France's Port Jerome-Gravenchon have not been affected by a fire early morning Sept. 7 which was put out after 20 minutes, according to a local media report citing the refinery.
  • Unprecedented rally in Med gasoline cargoes on prompt tightness, robust demand
    **Record Med gasoline cargo premiums versus swaps **Very high prompt gasoline demand meets tight supply side
  • UK's Lindsey refinery joins Humber CO2 capture and storage project
    **Project to store CO2 in depleted North Sea gas fields **Plans to capture 1.1 million mt of CO2/year from refinery
  • Libya's eastern terminals face growing protests amid NOC-ministry row
    **Demonstrations at Es Sider and Marsa el-Hariga threaten to impact exports **Dispute between Oun and Sanalla dispute escalates
  • NWE jet fuel barges at 12-week low as holiday season ends
    **Western Europe seat capacity slips to 64.2% of September 2019 level **European legacy airlines' jet consumption capped at 60% of pre-COVID-19 level
  • Renewable hydrogen production growing faster than expected: electrolyzer producer
    **240-MW plants to start in coming years: Cummins **$7-8/kg hydrogen at pump possible in California: Toyota
  • CRUDE MOC: Sour complex dips amid weaker spot buying cues
    Market participants expect a weaker appetite for crude purchases on the spot market this month despite brighter buying sentiment emerging from China and Japan.
  • Malaysia's Petronas hastens decarbonization push, but oil business still vital
    **Company's first CCS project scheduled for completion in 2025 **Oil product output unlikely to peak at least until 2025-2030
  • CHINA DATA: Aug crude imports rebound 8% on month to 10.5 million b/d
    **Imports in August remain 6.2% lower on year **Oil product outflows in August slumped 19.5% on month
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude prices stable; Saudi price reductions offset supply tightness
    The price cuts come as several Asian refiners asked for less oil from Saudi Arabia in August, as renewed outbreaks of the COVID-19 delta variant sapped demand amid increasing OPEC+ supply, according to ANZ research analysts.

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