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BRIEFS
May 23, 2017
Sched Netweb site
  • Cathay to sack 600 in Hong Kong, survivors must do more to keep jobs
  • SIA Cargo to join S'pore Airlines as US$99.7 million quarterly loss hits
  • Gothenburg docker dispute now threatens wider Swedish economy
  • Asia-Europe marine container shipments notch up new record high
  • CMA CGM rate hikes June 1 on Asian boxes bound for North Africa
  • Drewry main route survey shows rates fell 3.6 per cent in late May
  • Ottawa ups individual Canadian National share holdings from 15 to 25pc
  • New US Trade Representative vows to help 'make America great again'
  • No escape from UN's 0.5 sulphur fuel rule on January 1, 2020
  • North P&I Club posts 7pc tonnage gain and 99pc member retention
  • GAC Dubai Contract Logistics meet ISO 22000:2005 food grade standards
  • SKF to display services at Nor-Shipping for emissions monitoring
  • First in passengers, Atlanta spends US$200 million to rise in cargo
  • Alaska Airlines delivers Copper River salmon to the Lower 48

Exim Indiaweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Asia's first fully-automated container terminal commences operations
  • Hapag-Lloyd registers positive operating result in Q1 2017
  • ITIC & ASG launch new surveyors' indemnity wording
  • MOL to launch sales of redesigned, refined PBCF
  • Over 40 pc of students from JBS Academy crack Regulation 6 examination to become licensed Custom House Agents
  • PIL to develop integrated logistics park in China
  • SCFI rates fall
  • Yang Ming charters two vessels to boost service
  • Export of finished steel zooms in April
  • APM Terminals Inland Services, South Asia provides new community services in Chennai
  • Nationwide stir proposed by port workers federation
  • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on GST migration
  • India must take advantage of lull in TPP & TTIP to improve competitiveness, say experts
  • Tax refunds to exporters won't be delayed under GST regime, says Sitharaman

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Investing in rail infrastructure in Wyoming and Utah
  • Relocating warehouse operations in Singapore
  • Shipping first batch of springs for locomotives
  • Marine data sharing enhanced by Unctad
  • YL sets up halal warehouse in Laem Chabang
  • Fisher shoulders CFO role at YRC Worldwide
  • ELS opts for Lion
  • Avianca: more flowers and from Brazil to Miami
  • Second time lucky
  • Shenzhen to Minsk in twelve days
  • Shipping agency to deploy unmanned air vehicles
  • Australian logistics player banks on mining expert
  • Integration of APL makes CMA CGM hum

IHS Maritimeweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • MPC Container Ships buys up German box ships
  • South Korean bunker tanker operators threaten strike again
  • Rapid intra-Asia trade growth in Q1 no fillip for rates
  • Pacific Radiance, Allianz Offshore establish JV for Middle East
  • Chinese firm to upgrade Black Sea port
  • Marco Polo seeks court's help to restructure Indonesia shipyard
  • Rickmers Maritime trust reduces loan balance by USD4.7 million
  • Silicon Valley-backed tech firm targets dry bulk ship booking
  • Two more Sewol victims' remains found
  • Labour shortage no impediment to Singapore's maritime hub goals
  • Former STX Pan Ocean vice-chairman appointed to oversee DSME's normalisation

The Loadstarweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • 600 jobs to go as Cathay Pacific restructures and reviews cargo operation
  • APL turnaround brings significant boost to CMA CGM first-quarter results
  • SIA Cargo gets a higher profile after flying back into the black
  • WSS to launch pilot scheme for drone deliveries to ships at anchor
  • Escalating dockworker conflict now threatens Swedish economy

Marine Logweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Start-up containership company buys its first seven ships
  • MTU to power largest high speed cat operating in Med
  • Remote controlled ships could sail Baltic within three years
  • Canada issues ship safety bulletin on drone use
  • Denmark eyes blockchain path to digitizing ship registration
  • Marine Jet Power names Natoce President

Lloyd's Listweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • VLCC summer slowdown starts early
    Get ready for a long, hot summer - how low can you go?
  • Grimaldi eyes expansion with HSW still in its sights
    Owner warns of ro-ro and ro-pax fragmentation, car carrier overcapacity
  • Further consolidation to hit terminals and niche carriers
    Carrier moves to efficiency will see transhipment reduced
  • Back Rickmers survival plan for 40% payback, bondholders told
    Failure to take terms will mean virtual wipeout, warns Rickmers' law firm
  • Have VLCC values finally found a floor?
    Signals indicate that the tide may be turning for asset values for the biggest crude tankers
  • John Lloyd to head up Nautical Institute
    Former seafarer and marine pilot takes over as chief executive as Philip Wake retires
  • Monsoons and Ramadan to drag down handysize bulker earnings
    Weighted time charter average hits a two-month low on limited cargo
  • Trade ties boost intra-Asia box volumes
    Regional containers surge in first quarter but rates remain stubbornly low
  • MPC Container Ships buys seven vessels for $38m
    Norway OTC-listed company plans to acquire six more boxships
  • Big names back Shipamax dry bulk cloud system
    Investment worth $2.5m to build data-driven dry bulk platform
  • Jinhui cautious about dry bulk market recovery
    Chairman remains wary despite seeing a 54% jump in revenue over last year's first quarter
  • GulfNav net profit rises 39% on write-backs of provisions
    Management aims wipe out legacy accumulated losses
  • Hafnia Tankers to buy back up to $10m in shares
    Share prices set in the $5.50-$6.50 range
  • JES to pay off key stakeholder debt via share issue
    Company unable to generate cash as its Chinese shipyards are undergoing restructuring
  • Marco Polo Marine shipyard unit applies for court-led debt restructuring
    Indonesia-based unit given 45 days from May 18 to submit a plan to be approved by creditors

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Shenzhen now on regular China-Europe rail route
  • FMC's Doyle backs safeguards for domestic alliance suppliers
  • US containerized export growth decelerates
  • US-Mexico shippers face delays after Laredo crossing closed
  • US-Mexico cross-border gains outpace Customs staffing
  • MPC Container Ships strikes 13 vessel deals
  • Nippon Express doubles down on China-Europe rail
  • Uber Freight wants drivers, not driverless trucks
  • Ukraine port dredging latest notch in Belt and Road
  • Overcapacity blamed for suppressing intra-Asia rates
  • JD.com creates Shaanxi province drone network
  • Too soon to tell if carriers heading back to black

TradeWindsweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Marshall Islands inspecting 12 VLOCs after Stellar Daisy loss
    Flag state carrying out precautionary checks of all bulker giants converted from VLCCs.
  • Navios Partners focuses on bulker buys
    While some signals had pointed to a containership interest, Angeliki Frangou has eyes on dry-bulk growth.
  • ADM boosts Santos grain exports
    Panamax-capable port now has a second ship loading line and new unloading facilities.
  • Stifel:'long second half' ahead for tanker owners
    Opec and non-Opec producers plan this week to renew crude export cuts.
  • Songa Bulk steps up to Oslo Axess
    Arne Blystad-backed asset play vehicle takes another step towards full listing in Norwegian capital.
  • State of the Arc: Yamal's icebreaking LNG carriers
    Lucy Hine reports from onboard as the world's most advanced LNG carrier makes its maiden call on the Yamal Peninsula
  • El Faro: Countdown to catastrophe
    The sinking of the 40-year-old conro sparked the most detailed US casualty investigation in recent memory. Ahead of the release of the official reports, Eric Martin, who sat through the hearings and talked to the relatives of the crew, reveals the disturbing story of the doomed ship's last hours
  • 'Never again': El Faro families say crew died unnecessarily
    Terry Davis, the widow of able-bodied seaman (AB) Brookie Davis, took time off work to listen to every arduous hour of the Coast Guard's three rounds of investigative hearings into El Faro's sinking. "We, the people left behind, can't do a thing to change what's already happened," she said outside the Jacksonville convention centre where the hearings were held. "What we do have to do is keep it i
  • BBC launches US Gulf run
    German project cargo line targeting business from Hamburg.
  • Norden reshapes dry cargo department
    Reshuffle comes six months after the arrival of new divisional chief Christian Christensen.
  • Cocaine found in bulker's engine room
    No suggestion of crew involvement as Colombian police raid Nord Manzanillo.
  • Carnival hit with lawsuit over alleged sexual assault
    Crew member working for cruise giant allegedly attacked woman on Carnival Victory.
  • Big-spender Navios 'ready to thrive'
    Angeliki Frangou-led company sees red in the first quarter but says it is well-positioned for market recovery.
  • Diana Containerships loss widens
    Greek boxship owner sees deeper red in the first quarter as revenue tumbles.
  • Normand Reach gets a spring clean
    Gibdock preparing Solstad ship for Australian biofouling guidelines.
  • Svitzer seals major contract in Morocco
    Synergies of Transport & Logistics division of Maersk Group highlighted in this "several hundred million deal".
  • Lloyd appointed as Nautical Institute CEO
    London-headquartered organization replaces outgoing Philip Wake.
  • Clarksons: Shipping OPEX hits $100bn
    Research chief says simply going on a diet may not be enough to trim spending.
  • Seaport: 27 capes would be needed to plug VLOC gap
    Any block by Vale on converted bulkers would have 'significant' market impact.
  • Five dead in ro-pax fire
    Indonesian authorities rescue 192 people from blazing ferry off Masalembu.
  • Digital heavyweights back new bulk platform
    Yahoo and PayPal magnates supporting commodity start-up Shipamax.
  • Rickmers bondholders could make "high value" recovery
    Company's bond representative says restructuring plan is only realistic way forward.
  • India Steamship fleet committed again
    Long-awaited shipowning exit is drawing nearer with a new Greek name in the frame for fleet.
  • CMA CGM back to black in first quarter
    French giant turns a profit as latest addition APL also posts first positive result since 2011.
  • Tallink handing out nearly half its profit
    Estonian ferry group ready to pay $22m in dividends for 2016.
  • MPC Container Ships reveals 13-vessel buying spree
    Oslo-based start-up spends $38m on seven boxships and agrees deals for six more.
  • SHI confirms $100m order for LNG carriers
    South Korean shipbuilder boosts its orderbook for 2017 to around $2.3bn with latest Kogas deal.
  • Seanergy Maritime strikes again on capesize front
    US-listed owner picks up second-hand capesize from German administrators.
  • Russia targets June IPO for SCF
    Part of state shipowner could be sold to small investors, sources claim.
  • Hafnia Tankers lines up $10m buyback
    Oslo OTC quoted owner wins approval for repurchase of its own stock.
  • New online platform targets more S&P transparency
    VT Group's Hugo Sassen creates Shipboot and provides cyber room where brokers and owners can check tonnage availability.
  • Caspian Shipping buys Russian barge
    Azeri owner snaps up motor hopper from GidroTrans.
  • Marco Polo yard files for debt freeze
    Indonesian subsidiary wants to halt repayments in downturn.
  • Pacific Radiance expands Middle East footprint
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator teams up with Allianze Offshore in new venture.
  • Jinhui just misses out on first quarter profit
    Oslo-listed shipowner points to brighter times, but warns about unpredictability of recovery.
  • Gulf Navigation makes strong start to 2017
    Dubai-based tanker owner says it has made a "significant improvement" in its performance.
  • Vallianz posts $208m first quarter loss
    Singapore-listed offshore vessel operator said this series of non-cash impairments.
  • GoodBulk starts public life in the red
    Shipowner also enters into $60m credit facility with ABN AMRO to help finance acquisition of its fleet.

American Shipperweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • Port of Baltimore ups cargo volumes in Q1
    The Port of Baltimore handled 2.56 million tons of general cargo during the first quarter of 2017, up 5 percent year-over-year and a record...
  • DOT makes senior staff appointments
    The U.S. Department of Transportation has concluded a round of senior staff appointments. These appointments include: * Anthony Bedell, ...
  • Executive Moves: WFS and CAGTC
    Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock Worldwide Flight Services has announced several corporate appointments, while the Coalition for America's G...
  • FMC reviews 4 OTI license applications
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) has received four ocean transportation intermediary (OTI) license applications and changes for r...
  • JD.com has sights set on drones
    China's largest retailer, JD.com, reached an agreement with the provincial government of Shaanxi to build the country's largest low-altitud...
  • World Trade Bridge at Laredo closed
    U.S. Customs and Border Protection has temporarily closed border-crossing operations at the World Trade Bridge at Laredo, Texas, due to sev...
  • Cathay Pacific cuts 600 jobs, restructures cargo division management
    Cathay Pacific is cutting 600 jobs at its head office in Hong Kong, affecting senior, middle management and non-managerial roles, the airli...
  • Senators reintroduce legislation to boost U.S. infrastructure
    U.S. Sens. Roy Blunt, R-Mo., and Mark Warner, D-Va., reintroduced legislation last Wednesday to improve the nation's infrastructure, dubbed...
  • Senate fails to authorize FMC supply chain portal
    During a mark-up of a bill to authorize funds for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science ...

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MAY 22, 2017
  • US LNG cargo sets sail for Dutch Gate terminal, first delivery to NWE
    The Arctic Discoverer set sail Sunday from the Sabine Pass LNG export plant in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected into Gate on June 7.
  • Peruvian refiners PetroPeru, Repsol to take first cargo of ANS crude
    The ship is currently offshore the Baja, California peninsula, according to cFlow, Platts trade flow software.
  • Oil complex rises as OPEC meeting, dollar weakness lend support
    NYMEX June crude settled 40 cents higher at $50.73/b. ICE July Brent settled 26 cents higher at $53.87/b.
  • Fuel oil data firm Clipperdata buys data arm of Axelrod Energy
    Clipperdata competes with S&P Global Platts in the provision of data and information on oil-product markets.
  • External: Wired Bunkering
  • FUTURES: Oil firmer on hopes of OPEC deal extension
  • Qatar joins call for OPEC deal rollover to March 2018
    The process of rebalancing was "finally gaining momentum," Sada said in a statement Sunday.
  • Consensus on cut extension aside, OPEC and non-OPEC partners have much to resolve
    - Compliance with quotas, compliance metrics unresolved - Monitoring committee meets Wednesday to review deal - Full OPEC meeting Thursday, followed by non-OPEC meeting
  • ANALYSIS: Rouhani's re-election as Iran president positive for petroleum sector
    - Rouhani wins decisively against hardliner Raisi - Progress on upstream contract model likely in second term - Clashes with Khamenei, Trump lie ahead

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CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders three new ships from cruise to Fincantieri
Miami/Trieste
They are destined to the companies Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd and ZIM agreed on a merger agreement
Haifa/Hamburg
The German company will pay up to $2.5 billion
SHIPPING
America's Maritime Action Plan proposes a new tax on foreign-built ships from any nation entering U.S. ports.
Washington
It would be used to fund the new Maritime Security Trust Fund
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd to acquire Israeli ZIM
Hamburg
The German company will be responsible for international operations, while those in and with Israel will be assigned to the Tel Aviv-based private equity firm FIMI Opportunity Funds.
COMPANIES
Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem leaves DP World after Epstein's involvement
Dubai
It Kazim appointed president and Yuvraj Narayan managing director
PORTS
Eurogate and APM Terminals will invest a billion euros for the development of the North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven
Bremen/The Hague
PORTS
CK Hutchison threatens appeals against APM Terminals if it will assume the management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa
Hong Kong
PORTS
Tomorrow will be inaugurated the new container terminal of transhipment of Damietta
Bremen/Melzo
Its ability to annual traffic will rise up to 3,3 million teu
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards
Milan
For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.
Trieste/Genoa
The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year
PORTS
Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports
Zagreb
Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers
COMPANIES
The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)
Genoa
Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
SHIPPING
South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.
Seoul
In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)
LOGISTICS
Offer to acquire European express courier InPost
Amsterdam/Luxembourg
It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)
OFFSHORE
Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement
Steinhausen/Hamilton
The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships
SHIPPING
Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.
Hamburg
Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.
TRANSPORTATION
FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy
London
The new company is based in London
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
SHIPPING
Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.
Cairo
Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.
SEAFARERS
The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.
Schiedam
The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
SHIPPING
Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts
Copenhagen
The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.
PORTS
In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs
Genoa
Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.
PORTS
Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.
Busan
Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)
PORTS
Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama
Panama
Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%
Cagliari
Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia
PORTS
Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025
Barcelona
In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
SHIPPING
In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%
Panama
The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)
Anjra
New all-time high in total goods
PORTS
In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)
Ankara
Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.
PORTS
APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.
Panama
President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
PORTS
New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports
Beijing
In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)
PORTS
PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework
Balboa
The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action
INDUSTRY
Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets
Fly
The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.
PORTS
Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.
Panama
Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more
Miami
New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.
PORTS
CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals
New York/Los Angeles
The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices
Berlin
Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten
Milan
Two daily connections are made in each direction
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.
Antwerp
For the whole year the decline was -4.1%
CRUISES
Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic
London
In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)
SHIPPING
Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships
Taipei
Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.
PORTS
In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs
Madrid
New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
PORTS
First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port
Algiers
It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen
TRUCKING
Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders
Belgrade
Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system
NEWS
Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened
Tehran
They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
SHIPPING
New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore
Port Klang
Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through
SEAFARERS
New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners
London
In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned
PORTS
Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports
Washington
Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged
PORTS
Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.
Algeciras
A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.
Rome
Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
SHIPPING
Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits
Ismailia
The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.
PORTS
€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports
Naples
422 default notices to non-compliant dealers
PORTS
In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.
Genoa
The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively
SHIPPING
EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.
Victoria
The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.
SHIPPING
The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports
Hong Kong/Taipei
Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
PORTS
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%
Marseille
Cruise passengers grow by +7%
SHIPYARDS
AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.
Abu Dhabi
Transaction worth 11.2 million euros
SHIPPING
CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope
Marseille
The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
Growth of +6.2% over 2024
PORTS
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%
Venice
An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year
LOGISTICS
Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system
Genoa
The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
PORTS
In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)
St. Petersburg
In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)
PORTS
The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record
Civitavecchia
A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.
NEWS
A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi
Toasts
Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.
Antwerp
New generation hybrid locomotives will be used
SHIPPING
Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews
Piraeus
CRUISES
Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar
Gibraltar
Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
PIRACY
In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%
Kuala Lumpur
A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter
FREIGHT TERMINALS
InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year
Pordenone
Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company
SHIPYARDS
Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port
Damascus
An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected
PORTS
In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%
Kiev
Container traffic grows by 66%
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.
Hong Kong
In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%
PORTS
In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic
Singapore
New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals
PORTS
Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year
Hong Kong
The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.
LOGISTICS
Medlog inaugurates a logistic park in the port King Abdulaziz of Dammam
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
LOGISTICS
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
LOGISTICS
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
CRUISES
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
INDUSTRY
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
INFRASTRUCTURE
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
SHIPPING
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
ASSOCIATIONS
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
PORTS
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
SHIPPING
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
PORTS
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
ASSOCIATIONS
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
PORTS
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
DEFENCE
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
INDUSTRY
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
TRANSPORTATION
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
PORTS
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
SHIPPING
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
SHIPYARDS
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
PORTS
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
SHIPYARDS
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
PORTS
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
SHIPPING
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
ENVIRONMENT
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
ENVIRONMENT
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
PORTS
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
LOGISTICS
DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition
Copenhagen
In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
COMPANIES
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
SHIPPING
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
ACCIDENTS
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
SHIPPING
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
AVIATION
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
PORTS
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
SEAFARERS
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
ASSOCIATIONS
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
PORTS
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
SHIPPING
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
INSTITUTIONS
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
PORTS
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
PORTS
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
INDUSTRY
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
LAW
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
COMPANIES
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
COMPANIES
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
SHIPPING
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
SHIPPING
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
SHIPPING
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
COMPANIES
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
PORTS
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
SHIPPING
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
PORTS
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
PORTS
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
PORTS
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
DEFENCE
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
INDUSTRY
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
SAFETY & SECURITY
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
INDUSTRY
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
YACHTING
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
PORTS
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
MOURNING
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
PORTS
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
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.
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
PORTS
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
SHIPPING
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
SHIPPING
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
PORTS
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
MARINAS
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
OFFSHORE
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
LOGISTICS
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
PORTS
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
SHIPPING
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
SHIPPING
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
COMPANIES
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
SHIPPING
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
SHIPPING
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
INDUSTRY
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
SHIPPING
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
PORTS
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
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
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
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
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
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