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January 21, 2021
Exim Indiaweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • The "myth" of nefarious blank sailings
  • Call to put seafarers & frontline maritime shore workers at the head of vaccine queue
  • Trade recovery from Coronavirus expected to be quicker than 2008 global financial crisis, according to survey
  • Proposals in Indian Ports Bill, 2020 opposed
  • Three-day review meeting from today to finalise roadmap for Maritime Vision 2030
  • CONCOR volumes up in Q3 2020-21 yoy
  • Govt focused on integrated development of logistics: Goyal
  • SR's Chennai Division launches 1st cargo parcel train between Chennai & Delhi
  • India seen to be the fastest growing among major economies in 2021
  • LNG truck loading unit inaugurated at Hazira

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Fast trains between Western Europe and Romania
  • ITJ Video News - 21 January 2021
  • Polar Speed for vaccine spread
  • Ullah succeeds Wiedmann
  • Stengg extends contract with cargo carrier
  • Setting sails in the Baltic Sea
  • 2,250 trucks ordered in one fell swoop
  • LS Logistics secures capacity
  • Two internal promotions at IAG Cargo
  • US railway sets science-based CO2 target
  • Biggest newcomer for British operator
  • Spanish trade picking up since November
  • A new face from Facebook
  • New year, new chapter for digital transformation
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Double-track links Volgograd and South-Ports
  • Expanding Bridgestone's footprint
  • Hapag-Lloyd enhances IEX

The Loadstarweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • EXCLUSIVE: Another shock as DHL Express suspends some UK-EU services
  • FedEx to axe 5,500 to 6,300 jobs in Europe as TNT integration closes
  • China looks ready to step in again and put a cap on ocean freight rates
  • Breakbulk revival as box shipping prices itself out of the market
  • 'Back us or lose us' - PIL's final desperate plea to creditors
  • Qatar Airways Cargo joins the e-booking revolution with WebCargo
  • Ocean Alliance unveils 2021 network - 'fewer and smaller changes'
  • Digital simulation predicts 20-day wait in 70,000-truck queue to Dover
  • Amazon isn't going into the 3PL business; it's already there
  • Brian Parchem is Echo Global's new chief information officer
  • Supply chain radar: Air freight joy & pain - almost one year in numbers
  • FreightTech radar: 'Amazonification' - the rule of thumb now

Marine Logweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • VIDEO: Sea-Cargo completes tiltable rotor sail retrofit
    Norsepower Oy Ltd.reports that it has has successfully installed two 35-meter tall rotor sails on board the SC Connector, a 12,251 gt side-door RO/RO vessel operated by Norwegian multipurpose vessel operator Sea-Cargo.
  • Carnival to fit Wärtsilä waste treatment systems in multiple ships
    arnival Corporation and Wärtsilä have signed a framework agreement covering the supply and installation of advanced waste water and dry waste treatment systems in up to 32 cruise ships. Wärtsilä's Membrane Bioreactor
  • DESMI Ocean Guard bulker BWMS solution gains USCG and IMO type approvals
    Nørresundby, Denmark-headquartered DESMI Ocean Guard A/S reports that a new configuration of its well-known CompactClean BWMS has been approved by both the U.S. Coast Guard and the Danish Maritime Authority. Named CompactClean
  • Port of Houston awarded $19.5 million for Ship Channel expansion
    The Port of Houston yesterday received notification from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) that it has been awarded a "new start" designation and $19.5 million in federal funds to begin
  • Turn Services completes Bayou Fleet acquisition
    New Orleans headquartered Turn Services-one of the largest independent barge fleeting and shifting companies in the U.S.-reports that it has now completed its acquisition of the assets and business of Bayou Fleet
  • PODCAST: Liberian Registry on how quality, compliance and technology work together
    In this edition of Marine Log's Listen Up! podcast, Alfonso Castillero, chief operating officer of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry, the U.S.-based manager of the Liberian Registry, gives us some

Lloyd's Listweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • Weekly Briefing: Box and bulk owners celebrate new year cheer; tankers content with negative earnings
    Box bottlenecks look likely to fuel high rates for the foreseeable future and dry bulk owners have been rejoicing at...
  • Freight rate volatility pushes derivatives trading to 12-year high
    The tanker FFA market's growth is 'a story of medium-term development, not just a busy 2020. We've seen consistent growth...
  • From The News Desk: Is piracy getting worse?
    Attacks on Maersk vessels, and a raft of new statistics, have prompted a fresh outcry over Gulf of Guinea piracy...
  • Pacific Basin names Fruergaard as chief to replace Berglund
    Hong Kong-based dry bulk owner appoints Martin Fruergaard as chief executive. He assumes his new role in July
  • New guidance targets the persistent problem of boxes overboard
    Casualties in which containers are lost overboard make up a significant proportion of cargo claims. Better adherence to lashing and...
  • BHP cuts coal guidance but raises iron ore forecast
    The miner says it will continue to monitor any developments that could impact volumes related to restrictions placed on Australian...
  • Is there still competition in liner shipping?
    There is much less competition in liner shipping than commonly assumed, due to a proliferation of vessel sharing agreements or...
  • Can nuclear option solve shipping's emissions problem?
    The company is part of a consortium, including Bill Gates-backed TerraPower, that is bringing to market a small, modular, scalable...
  • Scorpio sells another two ultramaxes for $35m
    The sale leaves the US-listed company with more than a dozen owned or finance-leased vessels to dispose of by the...
  • Tight bunker fleet seen disrupting scrubber economics
    Pricing agency Argus Media has warned of further rises in the cost of delivering high-sulphur fuel oil bunker as the...
  • Greeks spent $3.6bn on secondhand acquisitions last year
    Total secondhand and resale acquisitions by Greek buyers last year numbered 233 vessels for an aggregate amount of $3.6bn, ahead...
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Over 60 bulkers caught in China-Australia coal standoff | Cyprus offers tonnage tax cuts for greener vessels...
  • VLGC rates steady despite Panama Canal rule change, fleet issues
    Vessels coming off service and going into the yard will continue to play a supportive role for freight rates as...
  • PIL debt revamp calls for over 85% equity dilution
    Heliconia's cash injection is conditional on PIL's creditors approving the proposed debt revamp

The Journal of Commerceweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • Shippers urged to rethink container allocation strategies
  • Green project cargo booms at California's Port of Stockton
  • Intermodal rate hikes necessary to address congestion: J.B. Hunt
  • Outlook 2021: Latest US driver shortage requires long-term solutions

TradeWindsweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • MSC latest to be hit with patent infringement lawsuit
    MSC joins Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM as targets for Transcend Shipping Systems
  • When could fleet renewal turn to growth? Eagle's Vogel talks vessel buys
    Fresh off buys of three Scorpio Bulkers ultramaxes, Connecticut owner's CEO says some want more acquisitions
  • Saga Cruises requiring passengers to be Covid-vaccinated
    Cruise majors have yet to finalise their Covid-19 mitigation plans
  • Bulker owners expect a Chinese New Year 'like no other' will keep rates firm
    Looking further ahead, the panel predicted that inefficient trades will add to tonne-mile demand and boost their business
  • Up to 750 containers lost from Maersk boxship in Pacific storm
    Danish liner giant confirms second major container loss incident in the Pacific in recent months
  • CSSC Shipping shares jump on positive profit forecast amid rapid expansion
    Hong Kong-listed leasing arm of China State Shipbuilding Corp rides on more profits from shipping ventures
  • Genco boss Wobensmith speaks on massive 'Prexit' by core shareholders
    New York dry owner's investor roster looks a lot different from the picture in early December
  • FSL Trust said to have sold 2007-built MR tanker, but deal not finalised
    The Singapore-listed trust reportedly sells FSL Osaka for more than $11m
  • Great Eastern duo continues growth of Scorpio Group's LR2 pool
    Monaco-based outfit pushes total to 48 with Indian company's entry as partner
  • GEV signs deal with Pacific Hydro to explore hydrogen shipping
    Australian pioneer working with power producer on terms of green gas offtake
  • Mats Berglund to retire as head of Pacific Basin Shipping
    Berglund will be succeeded in the top job by the current head of Ultragas
  • Biden inauguration should prove a tipping point for green shipping
    That the US is aligning with China and the European Union on climate change will be a game-changer in driving decarbonisation
  • Shipping should work for an end to US unilateral sanctions
    At the top of the lobbying list for shipping, international trade, and finance should be an end to unilateral trading sanctions
  • Frangou's Navios Logistics offshoot joins hunt for New York IPO
    In a further sign of public markets thawing for shipping companies, shipowner and terminal operator files registration request for an initial public offering in the US
  • VLGCs hammered again as rates plunge $33,000 in a week
    Disappearing arbitrage plays hit spot earnings for big gas carriers
  • More than 80% of firms invest in supply chain overhaul due to Covid-19
    Companies look to spend heavily on reconfiguring their supply chains amid confidence of post-pandemic trade recovery, DP World survey says
  • Owners must be smart to negotiate 'disastrous' negative tanker markets
    Analysts, brokers and owners say savvy trading is required, with prospects bleak in the short term
  • Are negative tanker rates hypothetical in most cases?
    Broking source explains the ins and outs of earnings calculations
  • Rebounding bulkers buck trend as S&P deals drop 11% in 2020
    VesselsValue says market recovery spurred transactions for dry cargo tonnage in the latter part of last year
  • TFG Marine expands with deal to buy bunker capacity at UK hub
    Trafigura and Fredriksen venture moves into Falmouth, with plans to add more barges
  • DNV GL estimates 80% of ships need to take action to meet incoming efficiency standards
    Half of shipowners polled at webinar said they are likely to use power limitation to meet upcoming EEXI greenhouse gas regulation
  • Maersk looking to order first green-fuel baby boxships within three years
    Liner giant believes ammonia, methanol or ethanol most likely fuels for its first new zero-emission ships, CEO Soren Skou tells climate change podcast
  • Zim aims to raise up to $382m in New York listing
    Israeli containership operator has set IPO pricing expectations at between $16 and $19 per share
  • Gunmen 'destroy' vessel in attack on new Nigerian shipyard
    Militants throw petrol bombs and fire shots at Norfin Offshore facility in Akwa Ibom
  • Virtual renewal to hit owners with very real rate rises
    Tension between clubs and their shipowner members is expected as the pandemic also forces negotiations to move from boardrooms to homes
  • 'Last resort': PIL warns creditors ahead of key restructuring vote
    Singapore container line trying to convince investors to back $600m refinancing plan
  • Affinity buyout of Grieg Asian bulk operations 'highly amicable'
    Richard Fulford-Smith opens up about Affinity's Asian expansion through Grieg deal and new venture with Flaship
  • Navigator launches first carbon-neutral voyage with handysize LPG ship
    US-listed owner offsets CO2 generated by Atlantic trip for Sunoco
  • Shandong Shipping continues expansion path with kamsarmax order at DSIC
  • Leading P&I mutuals continue to register fixed premium growth
    Figures indicate that the non-mutual market is a key growth area as leading P&I clubs look to diversify income streams
  • Kostas Angelou linked to new VLGC order at Hyundai Heavy
    Angelou is said to be spending some $150m to build two dual-fuel VLGCs but his Benelux Overseas denies it is involved in talks
  • New Greek capesize deal sees Minerva Marine pick up GNMTC's only bulker
    Libyan company said to be offloading the Jabal Nafusa - a legacy of the Gaddafi era
  • Navig8 and Maersk Tankers charter in period MR tonnage in weak rate environment
    Trafigura also takes a third newbuilding tanker on time charter from Norden this month, say brokers
  • Seaspan looks to raise funds with sustainability-linked bond
    Container leasing firm follows hot on the heels of Odfjell, who last week sold shipping's first SLB
  • Zim aims to raise up to $382m in upcoming New York listing
    The company has set IPO pricing expectations at between $16 and $19 per share
  • Zim aims to raise up to $382m in New York listing later in January
    The company has set IPO pricing expectations at between $16 and $19 per share
  • Rio Tinto looks to ship more iron ore to China
    Australian mining giant said China's buying remains robust despite ongoing impacts from Covid-19 in some regions
  • Petronas homes in on shipbuilder for LNG Canada newbuildings
    Malaysian state energy giant progresses talks with two yards in Asia
  • KSS Line makes first dual-fuel move with VLGC order at Hyundai Heavy
    South Korean shipowner orders gas carrier against five-year charter from Thailand's PTT

American Shipperweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • United Airlines continues cargo hot streak in Q4
    United Airlines is outperforming the competition on cargo and officials say they have a good strategy for returning to profitability.
  • Ocean carrier ZIM fast-tracks IPO, targets $2 billion valuation
    Ocean carrier ZIM has hiked its fleet capacity with new charters and is planning to price its New York IPO next week.
  • Port of LA will pay container terminals for efficiency gains
    "These best practices are needed now more than ever to relieve pressure on the supply chain due to the ongoing surge," Port of LA Executive...
  • Qatar Airways to offer capacity through WebCargo digital platform
    WebCargo has landed a big boy in the cargo world. Qatar Airways will sell space to shippers through the third-party platform.
  • Airlines ask Biden-Buttigieg DOT to focus on COVID recovery
    Airlines are bleeding red ink and are asking incoming DOT nominee Pete Buttigieg to focus on testing and other steps to give people confidence to...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
JANUARY 20, 2021
  • OIL FUTURES: Crude rally extends amid stimulus hopes, tightened supply outlooks
    Oil futures settled higher Jan. 20 as the market eyed tightened global supply outlooks and the potential for further stimulus spending from the incoming Biden administration.
  • TENDER DATA: Kuwait's KPC buys 80,000 mt HSFO for end-Jan delivery
    This is the fourth such cargo KPC has purchased in the last month to meet power generation demand from its domestic utilities sector, while its Mina Abdullah refinery, which normally supplies fuel oil, is undergoing upgrading work.
  • S Korea delivered marine fuel 0.5%S premium hits 1-year high on supply tightness
    Supply tightness pushed the Busan/Ulsan delivered Marine Fuel 0.5%S premium to the benchmark FOB Singapore 10 ppm gasoil cargo assessment to a one-year high at $51.39/mt Jan. 19, S&P Global Platts data showed.
  • TENDER DATA: Sri Lanka's Ceypetco seeks 30,000 mt of 180 CST fuel oil for end-Feb delivery
    Ceypetco procures fuel oil on behalf of West Coast Power Pvt. Ltd. and other local power companies for power generation.
  • INTERVIEW: Fuel quality issues may confront bunker market in wake of COVID-19: KPI OceanConnect
    **Price volatility has already impacted VLSFO blends **No uptick in hedging, but concerns about higher prices seen
  • Early flurry of Biden executive actions includes steps on climate, social cost of GHGs
    **Asks agencies to rethink methane, fuel efficiency standards **Hold on ANWR leasing, call to revoke Keystone, rejoin Paris **Long list of energy, environment rules to reconsider
  • ITALY DATA: Oil product demand in 2020 plunges 17.1% to lowest levels since 1960s
    Italy's demand for refined oil products in 2020 dropped 17.1%, or 10.3 million mt, year on year, to 49.9 million mt, the lowest consumption levels since the 1960s when Italy had a prolonged period of economic expansion, industry group Unione Petrolifera said in a statement.
  • VLCC freight rates from West Africa at multi-year low
    **Lackluster demand from China pressuring market **Prompter fixing on Suezmaxes as barrels remain unsold
  • World's first ammonia-ready Suezmax tanker being built in China
    **Vessel being built ordered by Avin International **Ammonia potential being tapped to meet decarbonization targets
  • Spanish LNG bunker activity rallies in 2020
    **Volume of operations jump to 741 from 199 in 2019 **122,058 cu m of LNG supplied in 2020 in Spain
  • Hellenic expects Elefsis port to resume normal operations "in days"
    Greek Hellenic Petroleum said Jan. 20 it expects the port of Elefsis, which is used for loading by a few of its refineries, to "resume normal operations in days" following a "technical issue" at one of the jetties.
  • Fuel oil trader Avik Ghosh joins Alsaa Petroleum and Shipping
    Fuel oil trader Avik Ghosh has joined Alsaa Petroleum and Shipping in Dubai as Trading Manager, starting Jan. 5, a source with direct knowledge of the matter told S&P Global Platts Jan. 20.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks snap slide as heavy distillates rebound
    **Egypt gets first gasoil shipment since Dec 2019 **Middle distillates fall to lowest since Oct 5 **Kenya set to take large gasoline shipment
  • REFINERY NEWS: Saudi Jazan may delay full production to 2022: FGE
    Saudi Arabia's Jazan refinery is expected to reach its full production only by mid-2022 due to weak global demand for refined products, Facts Global Energy, or FGE, said in a note.
  • JAPAN DATA: Jan 10-16 oil products exports rebound 32% to 2.3 mil barrels
    Japan's oil products exports rebounded 32.3% week on week to 2.298 million barrels over Jan. 10-16, led by increased kerosene, gasoil and fuel oil exports, according to data released Jan. 20 by the Petroleum Association of Japan.
  • JAPAN DATA: LSFO output surges 55.5% on week to 1.06 mil barrels Jan. 10-16
    **Local power utilities request for emergency fuel supply amid severe cold spells **Oil-fired power utilization rates peak above 88% Jan. 8: METI
  • US sanctions European oil traders, tankers for violating Venezuelan crude oil sanctions
    **Sanctions extend to those working with Mexican network **Ban on Citgo share seizures extended until July **Moves come on Trump's last full day in office
  • Both low, zero carbon hydrogen needed to reduce GHG emissions: Hydrogen Council
    **Blue and green H2 needed for GHG reduction **EC targeting hydrogen production from renewables

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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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