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BRIEFS
April 6, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • OOCL lowers THC at mainland Chinese ports
  • Search continues for S Korean cargo ship that went missing off Uruguay
  • Yusen ordered by Japanese authority to shut down customs operations
  • APM Terminals Mobile to benefit from Walmart's new distribution centre
  • BIFA says it will assist British government on up-coming Brexit discussions
  • Repairs to typhoon shelter in Hong Kong for dolphins
  • Belt and Road talk topped Xi meetings in Micronesia, Nepal and Madagascar
  • Samsung ends Note 7 output, and Vietnamese GDP growth slips to 5.1pc
  • China's newest all-cargo carrier takes to the skies
  • IATA's e-AWB penetration rate falls in February
  • Swiss Post, Matternet to launch drone delivery of hospital supplies in 2018

Exim Indiaweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Arshiya Group restructures debt with Edelweiss ARC
  • Maersk Line leads the way in ease of doing business for ex-im trade in North India
  • Safmarine exports first shipment out of Pangaon in Bangladesh
  • Small Indian vessel hijacked & taken to Somalia
  • Natural rubber import down
  • Essar Ports registers impressive 25 pc throughput growth in 2016-17
  • E-Visa entry operational through Cochin, Mormugoa & New Mangalore ports
  • India can collaborate on port development in Sri Lanka, says Minister
  • Major Ports' throughput over 647 mt in 2016-17
  • ACCI executes remarkable project cargo movement
  • Air cargo traffic up in Feb. 2017 y-o-y
  • March sees increase in truck freight rates
  • You ask.. We answer...

International Transport Journalweb site
  • LHVs about to take to roads in Switzerland
  • Leadership change at IAG Cargo - yet again
  • "Virtual cargo airline" appoints GAC as Dutch GSA
  • Central Asian railways join forces
  • Teesport welcomes new Liebherr STS crane
  • Large-scale expansion programme
  • Dnata commences operations on São Paulo A380 service
  • New long length rail facility in Italy
  • TGP appoints Joerg Roehl as CEO Europe
  • "Proximity to the port"
  • Eimskip and Nor Lines marriage to be called off?
  • Two Isago certifications in West Africa
  • UK: autonomous shuttle begins London trials
  • Shouldering e-commerce fulfilment in Malaysia
  • Duisport rock solid in 2016
  • Another B747-8F for Silk Way West Airlines
  • Shipping registry makes key appointment in Japan
  • Swiss Worldcargo rolls out new organisational structure

IHS Maritimeweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • New heavy-lift 'workhorse' concept unveiled
  • BLG defies ro-ro and breakbulk slump
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics merger completed, as shares begin to be traded
  • Wan Hai's profit down 71% in 2016
  • Wilmar buys two Supramaxes as buyers move in improving market
  • Shipping firms warned over 'self-heating' soya concerns
  • Lloyd's must end face-to-face transactions, warns Macquarie
  • MMC Corp buys out unowned stake in Penang Port for USD50 million
  • UPDATE: MSC container ship blaze contained
  • DSME's creditors discuss refund guarantee for Angelicoussis' recent order
  • Singapore's Pavilion Gas to supply LNG bunkers to Total unit
  • Scrap prices firm as shipowners hope for more
  • Shipping posts near record-breaking quarter on Wall Street

The Loadstarweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Capacity-stricken box lines under fire from European shippers over lost contracts
  • Food logistics the star performer as Dachser drives ahead
  • Exporters face business loss in Asia as Europe's capacity crunch continues
  • UK shippers could save 30% per box switching from road to rail freight
  • Dear Donald: US freighter pilots take anti-DHL fight to the White House
  • Panalpina quits its Gabon operations as oil and gas sector declines
  • Why billionaire Brad Jacobs is putting deal-making on hold

Marine Logweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • C-Job provides design package for advanced installation vessel
  • Finnlines to lengthen up to six ships at Remontowa
  • LPG-fueled LPG carrier concept unveiled at Gastech
  • Gladding-Hearn books order from Southwest Alaska Pilots
  • ABS broadens Type Approval to include Subchapter M
  • GTT introduces an LPG cargo containment system
  • Viking Line signs shipbuilding contract with Chinese yard
  • Damen Dunkerque completes dry dock refurbishment
  • WinGD unveils new piston ring concept
  • $11 million Jones Act penalty is largest ever

Lloyd's Listweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • Venezuela adds new twist to Atlantic MR product tanker trades
    Rate rally slows but USAC gasoline demand likely to stay firm for summer demand
  • South American grains exports pin panamax bulker earnings near 2017 high
    Chinese coal imports from US can further add to the tonne-miles
  • Cosco Shipping eyes VLCC expansion
    Acquiring other operators and ordering newbuildings are on the table
  • Stellar Daisy: What went wrong?
    Six serious deficiencies were found in the vessel this February but it was allowed to sail without any detention
  • Marenave kisses fleet goodbye under deal with banks
    But agreement could pave way for Offen and DEVK to step in as investors
  • LPG index holds at highest levels this year
    Owners maintain momentum by going for rates well-above last done
  • Hanseatic Underwriters adds three Lloyd's syndicates to P&I offering
    XL Catlin, Sompo Canopius and Hamilton join consortium
  • Evergas' new fleet ready to gorge on US shale gas revolution
    Danish gas carrier owner's eight new vessels are first to haul shale gas-derived ethane to Europe
  • Eastern China shipbuilding city to shut zombie yards
    Plan to close 17 facilities comes after Beijing officials say nation's vessel building capacity should be cut by 30%
  • DSME yet to secure refund guarantee for Maran VLCC order
    News comes ahead of meeting with stakeholders on April 17-18
  • APMT opens Lazaro Cardenas terminal
    First stage of build out launches with 1.2m teu of capacity
  • Finnlines to spend $75m on vessel expansions
    Ro-ro owner will use Polish shipyard to lengthen four ships by May 2018
  • MSC boxship catches fire off Colombo port
    Updated: MSC confirms no injuries sustained by crew of 22, with the fire extinguished
  • Sovcomflot to add more LNG-fuelled aframaxes during fleet renewal
    Chief executive Sergey Frank expects further development of LNG bunkering facilities in the coming years
  • HNA and Chinese class society join rush to develop unmanned ships
    Alliance aims to deliver the first self-driven cargo carrier by 2021
  • EU Navfor investigating reports of another piracy incident off Somalia
    Potential incident is the third in four weeks after years of calm
  • Seadrill extends loan maturity amid restructuring plans
    Company warns that shareholders could see minimal recovery of their investments
  • Maersk boxship collides with general cargo vessel near Antwerp port
    No containers lost and no injuries sustained due to the incident
  • Wilhelmsen and Wallenius complete merger
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics commences trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today
  • Japan's Astomos could run entire VLGC fleet on LPG fuel
    Move to install LPG dual fuelled engines on all 22 vessels would be largest ever undertaking of its kind
  • The UK Apprenticeship Levy: what you need to know
    Making the most of the levy's opportunities will take preparation
  • Are you ready for the UK Apprenticeship Levy?
    It is time to decide whether to take the hit or try to make it work for you
  • Education department 'intransigence' blocks officer cadet apprenticeships
    But boost for ratings training wins widespread UK industry plaudits

The Journal of Commerceweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • SSAT to serve Tacoma terminal after APMT leaves
  • HMM narrows 2016 loss on year-end revenue gains
  • Penske aims to guide shippers, truckers via ELD maze
  • Outlook for carriers seen worsening on overcapacity, debt
  • Damco launching new tech portal amid startup boom
  • MSC vessel blaze highlights mega-ship risks
  • CBP: No launch date for unfinished ACE functions
  • Chennai Port struggles to drive up rail volume

TradeWindsweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • CMA CGM and Hamburg Sud agree to share on west coast
    Liner giants to share four vessels on weekly service calling at ports between California and Colombia.
  • Costa Cruises secures best charterparty ever
    Carnival subsidiary charters out passenger ship for wedding of billionaire's son.
  • Tidewater sees progress in debt talks
    New Orleans-based offshore vessel owner gets short-term waiver from lenders
  • Ocean Rig gets creditors to agree on plan
    George Economou's drillship company can move forward with restructuring.
  • Smaller bonuses for Clarksons executives
    Top management at giant shipbroker see payouts adjusted due to fall in profit.
  • Matson drops APM Terminals at major hub
    US-based ro-ro and boxship operator plans to work with joint venture partner SSA instead.
  • Norden adds MR pair to orderbook
    Chairman says additional chartered ships take its medium range newbuilding count to six vessels.
  • Containerships wins $23m for LNG shipping
    Grant from the EU and NEFCO helps owner push on with gas-powered boxships.
  • Joerg Roehl leaves Hansa after six years
    German owner's managing director appointed as CEO Europe of Natco.
  • Podiumspot lines up $560m Crusino newbuild
    Malaysian group wants to launch world's biggest casino cruiseship.
  • Viking Line finalises Xiamen newbuilding
    Last year's letter of intent with Chinese shipbuilder is now a firm $207m contract.
  • ENTMV orders $175m ro-pax in China
    Algerian shipowner picks GSI for its new car ferry.
  • Euronav: 'time to put a bell on the cat'
    New York-listed owner says single inspectorate needed in supply driven crude market.
  • Socar buys three more from Palmali
    Azeri trader forms new shipping arm to handle expanded tanker, LPGC fleet.
  • U-Ming falls to loss in 2016
    Taiwanese bulker owner hit by revenue sinking below costs last year.
  • A1 Offshore acquires Ocean Zephyr
    Danish newcomer snaps up walk-to-work vessel from Germany's OWS Off-shore Winds Solutions.
  • Rolls Royce nets LNG ferry engine deal
    Kjell Harloff says the development represents 'a big contract in a tough market'.
  • Jinhui Shipping sells final handysize
    Oslo and Hong Kong-listed bulker owner offloads loss-making vessel to Inui Steamship.
  • IGU: LNG trade hit record level in 2016
    Global gas business jumped 5% - the third year of growth.
  • Suez Canal offers perks to bulk carriers
    Vessels bound from Australia and South Africa to Europe are given 75% and 40% discounts.
  • ESG to build three New York ferries
    Florida yard wins deal for 4,500-passenger Staten Island ships.
  • Emas Offshore delays annual report
    'Financial challenges' leave Singapore owner uncertain over results.
  • Finnlines to lengthen four ships for $74.8m
    Profitable Emanuele Grimaldi-owned company keeps spending money on upgrading its fleet.
  • EMGS ship utilisation soars
    Norwegian seismic player enjoys busier first quarter.
  • MSC containership hit by fire off Sri Lanka
    Blaze on MSC Daniela extinguished; no injuries reported.

American Shipperweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • FMC to look for additional opportunities to provide regulatory relief
    Source: Federal Maritime Commission FMC Acting Chairman Michael A. Khouri Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) ActingChairman Michael Khouri s...
  • Hapag-Lloyd comments on Europe-Asia booking crunch
    Source: Oliver Hoffmann/Shutterstock A Hapag-Lloyd spokesperson said space is tight on the Europe to Asia trade right now from an uptick in ...
  • Containerships receives funding for LNG project
    Finnish logistics company Containerships plc. has received funding for plans to build four ships that will use liquefied natural gas (LNG) ...
  • Congress expresses concern over liner shipping concentration
    Members of Congress expressed concern over the growing concentration in the container shipping industry and its regulation by the Federal M...
  • Matson to partner with SSA Terminals in Tacoma
    Matson Navigation Company, a subsidiary of Matson Inc., will partner with SSA Terminals (SSAT) for stevedoring and terminal services at the...
  • Estes Express transitions Canada service into direct LTL route
    Estes Express Lines is transitioning its Canada service into a direct less-than-truckload (LTL) route in order to pick up and deliver Canad...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
APRIL 5, 2017
  • N Sea Sullom Voe loadings up at 85,307 b/d in week to Tuesday
    The terminal loaded 597,150 barrels during the week, or an average 85,307 b/d of Brent crude.
  • Norway okays Statoil Trestakk project, boosting Asgard oil volume
    The project is going ahead after a reluctant Statoil came under pressure from the authorities.
  • China Q2 products export quota set at 3.34 million mt, down 77% on year
    China has allocated the second round of oil product export quotas at 3.335 million mt for the processing trade in 2017, down 77% from the 14.59 million mt for the same round last year.
  • TENDER DATA: Pakistan's PSO cancels LSFO buy tender for April
    When: Buyers option to declare
  • US DATA: EIA says USAC fuel oil stocks lowest since July 2015
    Imports of fuel oil into the US jumped 25% from last week to 142,000 b/d.
  • Singapore delivered 380 CST bunker MOC has first trade in over 5 years
    During and outside the MOC process however, offers for delivered 380 CST bunker were heard at $315-$316/mt.
  • Mild congestion for bunkers in Gibraltar may intensify: sources
    Small numbers of ships have been waiting to get into the port every day this week.
  • Mediterranean 0.1% gasoil at five-month low, while diesel ticks up
    Last month's announcement that Saudi Aramco was to resume supplying oil products supply to Egyptian General Petroleum Corp. has helped to ease differentials.
  • External: Praxis Energy Agents S.A
  • Full-year loss narrows, revenue up: Ecoslops
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • TRADER NOTE: Consultancy 20|20 Marine Energy hires Per Funch-Nielsen
  • Global LNG trade up 5%, new markets fuel increase: IGU
  • Oiltanking to build new terminal in Texas City
    The Texas Independent Deepwater Expansion terminal will have 1.6 million cu m of storage.
  • FUJAIRAH DATA: Oil product stocks fall 6.8% on week to 22.29 million barrels
    Stocks of heavy distillates and residues totaled 11.45 million barrels, down 7.1% from a week earlier.
  • External: Global Risk Management
  • TRADER NOTE: Peninsula Petroleum bunker trader leaves Singapore desk
  • Nigerian oil output slumps to 1.676 mil b/d in March: ministry
    Sources said output down mainly due to maintenance at the Bonga field, which averages around 150,000-200,000 b/d.

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PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
PORTS
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
SHIPPING
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
PORTS
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
SHIPPING
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
SHIPPING
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
SHIPPING
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
LOGISTICS
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
PORTS
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
PORTS
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
SHIPPING
COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.
PORTS
The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.
Trieste
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
PORTS
The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record
Gioia Tauro
In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
PORTS
Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record
Singapore
The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port
PORTS
The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.
Koper
Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.
SHIPPING
Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines
Taipei/Keelung
PIRACY
In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%
Singapore
The severity of accidents has decreased
PORTS
The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.
Rome/Genoa
COMPANIES
Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.
Lugano
Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.
SHIPPING
In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.
Hong Kong
Transported volumes increased by +0.8%
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
SHIPYARDS
TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards
Kiel
The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts
NEWS
Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa
Genoa
Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.
COMPANIES
Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping
Harlingen
The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
PORTS
In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.
Ningbo
Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.
PORTS
In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic
Ravenna
Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone
PORTS
The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
PORTS
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
SHIPPING
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
PORTS
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
PORTS
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
TRUCKING
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
TRUCKING
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
COMPANIES
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
NEWS
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
PORTS
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
ASSOCIATIONS
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
SHIPPING
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
SHIPPING
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
PORTS
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
SHIPPING
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
CRUISES
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
PORTS
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
ASSOCIATIONS
Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.
Rome
Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.
PORTS
The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing
Geneva
The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
CRUISES
Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever
Miami
Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
SHIPPING
T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization
Brussels
It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.
PORTS
Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.
Venice
At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova
Padua
A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
SHIPPING
Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.
Copenhagen
Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions
ASSOCIATIONS
Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA
Brussels
He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.
SHIPPING
Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model
Seoul
Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.
Bern
Construction site completion at the end of 2029
PORTS
In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%
La Defense
Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.
SHIPPING
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
PORTS
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
SHIPPING
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
PORTS
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
SAFETY & SECURITY
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
INDUSTRY
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
COMPANIES
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
SHIPPING
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
SHIPPING
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
SHIPPING
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
INDUSTRY
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
SHIPPING
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
PORTS
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
SHIPPING
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
CRUISES
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
COMPANIES
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
LOGISTICS
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
PORTS
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
SHIPYARDS
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
PORTS
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
PORTS
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
OFFSHORE
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
PORTS
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
INDUSTRY
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
FINANCING
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
LOGISTICS
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
SAFETY & SECURITY
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
COMPANIES
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
ACCIDENTS
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COMPANIES
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
PORTS
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
COMPANIES
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
SHIPPING
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
SHIPPING
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
ACCIDENTS
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
SHIPPING
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
LAW
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
PORTS
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
PORTS
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
CEREMONIES
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
PORTS
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
SHIPPING
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
JOBS
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
COMPANIES
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
SHIPYARDS
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
SHIPPING
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
PORTS
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
ASSOCIATIONS
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
TRUCKING
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
COMPANIES
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
COMPANIES
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
PORTS
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
ACCIDENTS
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
PORTS
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
INDUSTRY
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
PORTS
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
SHIPPING
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
PORTS
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
MOURNING
Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.
Rome
Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.
PORTS
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November
Hong Kong
In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%
COMPANIES
Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities
Genoa
Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas
AWARDS
Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.
Naples
He is among the founders of the Malta International Shipowners' Association, of which he holds the position of vice-president.
PORTS
Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
Genoa
Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas
PORTS
ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
Investment of approximately 175 million dollars
PORTS
In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)
Singapore
Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.
Bari
The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.
La Spezia
Appointment by decree of President Pisano
AVIATION
Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.
Genoa
It will be signed soon
ASSOCIATIONS
Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.
Milan
The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.
NEWS
138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.
Rome
Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain
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