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January 20, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Ocean carriers striving hard to manage supply chain disruptions caused by Covid-19, says analysis
  • India plans to raise import duties on multiple items
  • Colombo Port operations normalised
  • DBGT ends 2020 on positive note
  • New high in container throughput enhances Antwerp Port's cargo handling in 2020
  • Cargo services at Kannur airport on the anvil
  • DHL Express orders 8 additional Boeing 777 freighters
  • Etihad Cargo beats 2020 on-time performance targets
  • GMR Hyderabad Air Cargo handles first Covid vaccine shipment
  • Ministry of Road Transport & Highways notifies rules for facilitating MoUs with neighbouring countries on movement of goods and passenger vehicles
  • SpiceJet's freighter division introduces SpiceTag for customers to get live status updates
  • Economy signals tentative return to pre-Covid normalcy: ICRA
  • India wins praise for taking decisive steps to deal with pandemic & its economic consequences
  • China's avoids economic contraction in 2020
  • Lodha Group strengthens leadership team for industrial & logistics business

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Linz back on track
  • A need for frank dialogue
  • Extra financing secures European growth
  • APM Terminals Japan hires managing director
  • Kerry enhances chemical logistics
  • PSA surfed 2020's wave
  • Piggyback service launched in Russia
  • Swissport expands contract in Saudi Arabia
  • Pall-Ex Group bolsters commercial team
  • 60% more cargo-only flights
  • Hegelmann Group crosses Atlantic
  • Freightliner to see doubling of railfreight
  • United Heavylift: fleet-to-go
  • Lynne Doughtie for Boeing's board of directors
  • New project to be completed by 2022
  • Is the European Green Deal in danger?
  • Titan Airways tries Airbus freighters
  • Koper tackles difficult year
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Lufthansa Cargo 'pauses' capacity guarantee as demand for space gets 'tense'
  • Carriers suspend some bookings as CNY holiday sparks barge disruption
  • GA declarations retreat as clients await boxes from Maersk Elba and ONE Apus
  • FAA move sets commercial drone operations on the runway in the US
  • Major ports and carriers report large increases in container rollovers
  • Palletways the latest operator to suspend its UK-EU road services
  • More misery for apparel houses as air freight rates ex-Bangladesh double
  • Why the first weeks of Brexit have been a disaster
  • Philosopher Morten Alb'k joins advisory board of SGL Transgroup
  • Gefco veteran Cédric Chacon becomes new MD of UK operations
  • On the wires: Recessionary bites - where is that M&A?
  • M&A radar: Aramex rumoured to be eyeing Toll Global Express

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Royal Caribbean sells Azamara brand
    Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) reports that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its three-ship Azamara brand to Sycamore Partners, a private equity firm specializing in consumer, retail and
  • MARAD authorizes construction of two more NSMVs
    The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today authorized the construction of two additional National Security Multi-Mission Vessels (NSMV). The two ships, funding for which was approved in the massive omnibus
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front line maritime workers
    Singapore has become one of the first countries to prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for frontline maritime personnel, with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore noting, "these workers go onboard vessels at our
  • Brix Marine wins order for third IPS-drive cat
    Port Angeles, Wash.-based Brix Marine (formerly Armstrong Marine USA) has been contracted by Northrop Grumman to build a catamaran survey-research vessel, slated for fall 2021 completion. The 44- by 16-foot vessel is
  • Seaway System reports strong 2020 season
    U.S. and Canadian ports in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway system reported that overall tonnage during the 2020 navigation season was down just 1.7% compared to the 2019 navigation season, despite facing
  • VIDEO: Austal launches new range of high speed electric vessels
    Austal Australia has launched a new series of Volta electric-powered high speed ferries, with the first design offered being the fully electric 46-meter Passenger Express 46V. Austal says the Volta series differs

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Trump administration slaps last-minute sanctions on firms connected with Russia, Venezuela and Iran
    The last-minute sanctions came into effect on Tuesday, just hours before President-elect Joe Biden takes office, with experts wondering how...
  • Port of Los Angeles offers marine terminals financial incentives to speed throughput
    Under the programmes, the port will offer terminal operators two ways to earn financial rewards: one for shortening the time...
  • Port of Long Beach breaks annual container throughput record in 2020
    Mr Cordero issued an appeal for the Covid-19 vaccine to be distributed immediately to longshore and other waterfront workers in...
  • KSOE wins $79m VLGC order from compatriot KSS Line
    There has been a spate of very large gas carrier orders in recent months on the back of strong freight...
  • Dry bulk owners see atypical positive start to the year
    The start of 2021 has registered unusual strength for the time of year, a sign that the slump of the...
  • Paratus adds parametric freight insurance to fuel hedge line
    Company believes buyers of 97% of the 4m barrels of bunkers consumed each day are not currently hedged
  • Denmark pushes Gulf of Guinea piracy up the political agenda
    Denmark said its ambassador to Netherlands would become a special representative for maritime security, amid concerns about pirate attacks on...
  • IEA cuts oil demand forecast as global tanker fleet faces slowdown
    Forecasts to weigh on spot tanker earnings, which are already below operating costs for most of the 2,000-plus larger tankers...
  • Seafarers are a priority vaccine group, say owners
    The International Chamber of Shipping is pushing for governments to give seafarers and frontline shore workers priority access to vaccines...
  • Shipping must prepare for post-pandemic risks
    Shipping should anticipate significant risks in its recovery from the pandemic, including the challenges of digitalisation and uneven technological competence...
  • Global trade recovery faster than expected
    Businesses are optimistic that trade levels will return to pre-pandemic levels within two years. But supply chains are likely to...
  • Gard extends health cover for fixed premium P&I clients
    Move will include liabilities, losses, costs and expenses falling within the scope of terms of entry
  • Cyprus offers tonnage tax cuts for 'greener' vessels
    Headline 30% tax cut will be available for vessels using alternative fuels, achieving reductions in carbon dioxide emissions of at...
  • Cargo rollovers rose at 75% of major ports in December
    The continuing surge in container demand is leading to more ports and carriers reporting delayed shipments. Even if shippers can...
  • Ince hires WFW's Mexias as Piraeus partner
    His expertise includes loan financings, sale and lease back transactions, restructurings, loan portfolio transfers, corporate acquisitions and sale and purchase
  • Zhonggu rolls out $700m boxship ordering plan
    Supported by fast-growing intermodal networks, a containerised model is deemed as a cleaner and more efficient way to haul energy...
  • Over 60 bulkers caught in China-Australia coal standoff
    While some cargoes have been diverted, most of the vessels have been waiting in Chinese anchorage since June last year...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Transatlantic product tankers divert as US refined products demand stalls | Volume surge, not blankings, behind supply...
  • Rio Tinto sees Chinese policies supportive of commodity demand
    The Anglo-Australian company expects to ship between 325m to 340m tonnes of iron ore from Australia in 2021. Yet, it...
  • Gunvor backs flexible US LNG tender
    Gunvor and Commonwealth LNG are offering prospective buyers and bidders flexible pricing, shipping and cargo destination terms in exchange for...
  • Jiangnan Shipyard confirms orders for VLGC pair
    The 93,000 cu m, dual-fuel gas tankers are the fourth-generation VLGC series, the Panda 93P, designed by the shipbuilder. They...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Heartland Express raises revenue, driver pay
  • US imports from Asia hit record December level
  • Ex-APL executive Timothy Rhein dead at 79
  • Carriers, cargo owners at odds over India empty equipment inflow
  • Outlook 2021: Rising e-commerce, industrial demand to keep pressure on LTL rates
  • Flexport vets take aim at apparel production management
  • Demand pressure drives up cargo rolling at Asian hubs

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Imabari continues dramatic growth with major JMU share acquisition
    Japan's largest shipbuilder now owns 30% of JMU as part of a cooperation pact that started this year
  • US government commissions two more seafarer training ships
    Once completed, the ships will be headed to Maine and Texas
  • US hits out at Venezuela again, with six ships caught in its sights
    The ships and companies were blacklisted alongside others the US said constitutes a network to evade its sanctions
  • Navig8, Maersk Tankers charters in period MR tonnage in weak rate environment
    Trafigura also takes a third newbuilding tanker on time charter from Norden this month, say brokers
  • VLGC rates set to hold strong in 2021 as market inefficiencies roll on
    Panama Canal delays and dry-dockings will offset any risk from a decline in US LPG production, Poten says
  • ICTSI completes expansion of Manila boxship terminal
    Rates approach $40,000 per day amid boxship market boom
  • Norwegian further extends fleet suspension amid CDC rules
    New York-listed Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will keep ships idle through April
  • Period enquiry perks up but remains an elusive thing for bulker owners
    Noble Capital owners' panel cite an increase in interest, but structural impediments remain in the way
  • Royal Caribbean Group to sell Azamara brand for $201m
    Sycamore Partners is planning a 'seamless transition' in taking over the line
  • More than 80% of firms investing in supply chain overhaul due to Covid-19
    Companies looking to spend heavily on reconfiguring their supply chains amid confidence of post-pandemic trade recovery, DP World survey says
  • Scorpio Bulkers parts with two more lease-financed ultramaxes for $35m
    Pair listed under ownership of China's Avic Leasing go in en bloc deal.
  • CMA and SHIPPINGInsight together again for North American Shipping Week
    The event is planned to be both online and in-person
  • Portline Bulk linked to sale of only capesize
    Portuguese shipowner also reported to have sold two smaller bulkers
  • Fuel price spread to offer more incentives to install scrubbers in 2021
    But shipowners may not come back to order exhaust gas cleaning system in droves due to regulatory pressure
  • Norton Rose Fulbright includes 19 lawyers among 132 EMEA redundancies
    Firm being reorganised into six 'core pillars' to meet 'profound change' in legal industry
  • BAR Technologies wind sail to be fitted to kamsarmax bulker in 36-month test
    Carbon-cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' system
  • EGD expands in chemical tankers with purchase of Japanese duo
    Buys two units from Alberta of Greece
  • Diplomat to step up Denmark's fight against piracy
    Experienced ambassador Jens-Otto Horslund tasked with gaining support for international military force in Gulf of Guinea
  • Arc7 LNG carrier damaged on Northern Sea Route winter voyage
    Teekay and China LNG Shipping Holdings-controlled vessel continued without assistance but repairs likely needed
  • Cyprus enacts tonnage tax cuts for good climate performers
    Mediterranean jurisdiction to woo shipping players with discounts of up to 30%
  • Brexit customs chaos likely to build as traffic starts to grow
    Forwarding group DP Schenker among transport firms suspending shipments between the UK and EU
  • Charter rates for large boxships breach $40,000 per day
    Seamax secures top rate as owners push for three to five-year deals
  • FSL Trust sells 2007-built MR tanker in continued asset disposals
    The Singapore-listed trust reportedly sells FSL Osaka for more than $11m
  • Global dry markets propel growth of EEX towards record year
    German clearing house and exchange reports tenfold increase in dry freight business
  • Gunvor claims flexible first for Commonwealth LNG offtake tender
    Swiss trader says bids are being invited for 8.4m tonnes per annum of gas from Commonwealth LNG in the US
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 front-line maritime personnel
    About 700 people have been inoculated with city state hoping to complete effort by late January
  • Wind sail to be fitted to Cargill kamsarmax and MSC Cruises ship in 36-month test
    Carbon cutting project that aims to remove 99% of greenhouse gas emissions will test BAR Technologies' WindWings system
  • Avance Gas could save $5,000 per day with new dual-fuel VLGCs
    Fearnley Securities crunches the numbers on newbuildings, but warns over dividend levels
  • World Fuel Services protects cruiseship bunker claims against Carnival bid
    Bunker supplier succeeds in preserving payouts for interest and costs in case involving ex-CMV vessels at UK Admiralty Court
  • OOCL reveals 51% revenue jump as volumes soared in fourth quarter
    Figures from Hong Kong line are first concrete indication of effect of boxship boom at the end of 2020
  • Mediterranean Shipping Co to cover costs after Maersk boxship disabled by fire
    Maersk Elba being repaired in Spain as Swiss partner wants to avoid general average
  • Mysterious 'ghost ship' washes up on Taiwanese rocks
    Coast Guard trying to identify a cargo vessel that may have broken a tow rope off the Penghu Islands
  • Iranian courts to decide fate of seized South Korean tanker Hankuk Chemi
    Securing release of seized ship could put owner and operator at risk of breaking US sanctions
  • Stale Hansen looks to shape Skuld into P&I club of the future
    Chief executive wants a diverse business, with strong ESG principles and new working practices to emerge from the pandemic
  • Sinokor puts two VLCCs on sales block amid drive to offload large tankers
    Pair of 2005-built ships up for sale after year that saw South Korean shipowner unload nine large tankers
  • Low-profile Olympos Shipmanagement takes in slew of bulkers in Greece
    Market players link Middle Eastern interests behind new, secretive management company that has appeared in Athens
  • Buana Lintas Lautan swoops on Maersk chemical tanker quartet
    Enbloc deal could see ice-classed chemical tankers to move to the warm waters of the Indonesian archipelago
  • Singapore to vaccinate 10,000 frontline maritime personnel
    Some 700 people have already had their jabs with city state hoping to complete effort by late January
  • Japanese bulker yards pin recovery hopes on efficiency edge
    Bulk carrier builders believe environmental advantage can help make them competitive again
  • Teekay set to scrap North Sea FPSO in Denmark
    Tanker owning giant says US-owned group selected following competitive tender process

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • Dry bulk shipping revs up after 'extraordinarily bad decade'
    This has been the best January for dry bulk shipping rates in a decade. Is this the long-awaited turning point or yet another head fake?
  • Airlines absorb $391 billion revenue shortfall in 2020
    Airlines are heavily in the red and a big shrink in passenger revenue last year is to blame. The International Civil Aviation Organization quantifies the...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 19, 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude climbs amid tightened supply outlook, weaker dollar
    Oil futures settled higher Jan. 19 amid a tightened global supply outlook and a weaker dollar.
  • Singapore Feb ex-wharf marine fuel term indications higher as demand grows: sources
    Singapore's ex-wharf term contracts for February-loading 0.5% sulfur marine fuel were heard offered at a premium of $5.50-$6.00/mt over the FOB Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% cargo assessment, higher than the contract settlements of a $2.00-$2.50/mt premium for January-loading contracts, sources said Jan. 19.
  • Braskem chooses Port of Rotterdam for bioplastics storage
    Braskem will move its bioplastics storage facility from the Port of Antwerp to the Port of Rotterdam, according to a press release on Jan. 19.
  • AMERICAS BUNKERS: Key market indicators Jan. 18-22
    **Demand rises in Panama amid tightening logistics **West Coast prices on rise via support from crude markets **Congestion reported in New Orleans
  • Eleusis port damage to halt operations for over a week: sources
    The loading section at the port of Eleusis, or Elefsina, Greece, has sustained damage due to a crash, market sources said, adding that repairs will continue for "at least 10 days"
  • 0.5%S marine fuel finds support on emerging demand, limited availability
    **Northwest Europe Hi-5 spread reaches multi-month highs **0.5%S marine fuel crack moves higher on tight supply: sources
  • RUSSIA DATA: Jan-Nov oil product exports down 1.7% on year
    Russia's refined oil product exports from January-November were 1.7% lower on the year at 126.814 million mt, customs data showed Jan. 19.
  • World's first LNG-fueled large bulk carrier arrives at Port Waratah
    HL ECO, the first LNG-fueled ship to berth on the eastern Australian seaboard, arrived at the Koorang Terminal in Port Waratah on Jan. 11, according to Port Waratah Coal Services.
  • VLSFO premium over HSFO rises on stronger crude prices
    **Hi-5 bunker spread widens on month, but steady in Jan **Resistance to further widening from Saudi output cuts **Scrubber installations to slow down in 2021
  • Renewables financing must include policies with clear goals: IRENA chief
    **Fossil fuels comprise 70% of all energy subsidies **UAE may announce new financing program next month **Every $1 of public funds can raise $4-$5 of private money
  • Global refinery throughput expected to rebound in 2021: IEA
    Global refinery throughput is expected to rebound by 4.5 million b/d in 2021 after a 7.2 million b/d drop in 2020, the International Energy Agency said Jan. 19.
  • PetroChina's bunkering ops at new anchorage to likely boost Zhoushan's prospects
    **First operation from new anchorage on Jan. 13 **Zhoushan subsidiary supplied 210,000 mt bunker fuel in 2020 **Zhoushan port attractive on product availability, competitive prices
  • IEA sees OPEC+ regaining oil market share in 2021 as US output subdued
    **Lowers 2021 demand recovery estimate by 240,000 b/d to 5.5 mil b/d **Lowers 2021 'call' on OPEC by 300,000 b/d to 27.7 million b/d **Prices 'well supported' by economic, financial, market fundamentals
  • Blue ammonia to comprise bulk of hydrogen transportation due to lower costs: HSBC
    **Ammonia more energy-dense, easier to liquefy **Several blue ammonia projects in pipeline
  • Thailand's PTTGC to hike domestic bunker fuel supply in 2021, reduce exports
    **Domestic bunker fuel supply to increase to 50,000 mt/month **Exports to fall to 35,000 mt/month from 50,000 mt in December **Thai bunker prices typically $10/mt higher than in Singapore
  • Australia's 2021 refined product demand to jump amid new refinery landscape
    **Kwinana refinery closure to lead refining output to contract sharply **Gasoil, gasoline consumption to recover; jet fuel demand to stay tepid **Asian refiners step up to fill Australia's growing import appetite
  • CHINA DATA: 2020 key oil product outflows slide 17%, export quota underutilized
    **2020 quota utilization at 78% vs 99% in 2019 **Traditional exporting firms tend to keep barrels at home **Gasoil outflow to remain low in January
  • Port of Antwerp crude throughput in 2020 falls 60% on year
    **Oil products throughput rises 3.4% **Total freight volumes decline 3.1%
  • Singapore Marine Fuel crack at 10-month high on strong N Asia LSFO demand
    Rally in the Asian marine fuel 0.5%S to be short-lived after cold snap retreats.
  • Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery likely to be supplied with domestic crude: traders
    Current weak global crude demand levels made it feasible for Saudi Arabia to implement production cuts while still stocking the refinery.
  • Maritime players join forces to explore solid oxide fuel cell potential in global shipping
    By electro-chemically converting fuel into electricity, SOFCs can potentially produce power with higher efficiency.
  • VLGC rates retreat from over five-year highs on slower LPG shipments
    The correction may be limited by a rise in Asian LPG prices and as vessels continue to be sent to dry docks.

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