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November 5, 2018
Sched Netweb site
  • Mega ship deliveries widen supply-demand gap, weakening growth
  • ICTSI Melbourne terminal docks its first 8,000-TEU box ships
  • Maersk deploys 17,000 TEUers on booming transpac route as rates soar
  • JAXPORT's throughput increases 23pc to 1.2 million TEU in FY2018
  • HMM wins financing, beefs up fleet, now targets US$10 billion in sales
  • XPO quarterly profit up 12.2pc to US$414.9 million as sales rise 11.5pc
  • E-commerce fuels record growth in express delivery: Ti report
  • Two of Cargotec's Kalmar RTGs are bound for Eurogate's Tanger terminal
  • Air China profit falls 16.2pc to US$1 billion, but sales up 19.5pc
  • AF-KLM quarterly profit up 7.7pc to US$1.2 billion as sales rise 4pc
  • Air Canada's Q3 profit falls 62.2pc as revenue rises 12.5 per cent
  • Atlas Air reverses out of loss into quarterly profit of US$71.1 million

Exim Indiaweb site
NOVEMBER 4, 2018
  • Ashok Janakiram unanimously re-elected as Chairman FEDSAI
  • IMO to further consider the challenges of 2020
  • Indian Register of Shipping plays central role at INMARCO
  • Leading UK freight forwarder sees increase in Brexit-related warehousing requests
  • OOCL enhances China-India product mix
  • Electronic sealing - Deposit in and removal of goods from Customs bonded warehouses: Date of implementation extended
  • Deendayal Port Trust's Special Board Meeting discusses important items
  • Five leading container port operators jointly undertake week-long initiative to promote sustainable resource usage
  • JNPT organises training programme on port & terminal management & optimisation
  • Mumbai Port Trust lights up Gateway of India to mark key occasions
  • Port-led development under Sagarmala helps India surge in global trading across borders
  • CKB Group moves first ever Customs cleared CBT from ICD Sanand for Bangladesh
  • Joint meeting held to discuss modalities regarding upcoming grape export season
  • Madhukar Roat takes charge as CGM of CONCOR North West Region
  • Foreign Trade Policy - After midterm review (Part-I)

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Eastern Med moves farther East
  • 2,500 trains and 186,000 teu set 9M record
  • New facility for pharmaceuticals
  • Argentina - the trade chain link across the Americas
  • Bristol Port honoured by Grimaldi Lines
  • Paperless processing of "MSC Mirjam" in Le Havre
  • Securing Sri Lanka's air exports
  • Karmsund upgrades facilities with Norway's largest mobile...
  • CN expands North American intermodal services
  • Zeamarine still reshuffling its management
  • Lineage and Dreisbach open new cold store facility
  • All eyes on Doha airport!
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Ceva and Goodpack enter into strategic alliance
  • Seguin takes reins at UPS Global Freight Forwarding
  • Enhancing Europe - Far East intermodal service
  • Maskargo flies in 150 t of Moto GP material
  • Japan's ONE network with "teething problems"

IHS Maritimeweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Think-tank calls for end to EU liner consortia block exemption
  • SocGen targets maritime advisory services as part of its ship finance growth
  • Floating storage bounces back
  • Iranian 'ghost ships': Cock-up or conspiracy?
  • Iran sanctions could offer tanker upside
  • New attempt to sell Sungdong Shipbuilding
  • Shipowners ready to resume chartering to Noble Group

The Loadstarweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • More blanked sailings on the cards as carriers fail to lift Asia-Europe spot rates
  • E-air waybills will be the default, on 'feasible' tradelanes, rules IATA
  • Atlas Air chief dismisses pilot troubles as profits continue to soar
  • Container line alliances reduce shipper choice, says ITF as the EC reviews the rules
  • State port group unveils grand ambitions for MCC Qianhai at Shenzhen
  • Piracy again raising its ugly head in African waters, with 30 crew now held hostage
  • Photo Blog: TIACA's Air Cargo Forum in Toronto
  • Romaine Seguin takes over as president of UPS Global Freight Forwarding

Marine Logweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Detyens wins $8.1 million MSC contract
  • Jack Buono named new U.S. Merchant Marine Academy superintendent
  • New Navy ASD tugs to have Schottel Rudderpropellers
  • Rick Fieldman joins Bouchard as Risk Manager
  • Wärtsilä submits UV-based BWMS for USCG Type Approval
  • Island Offshore vessel to get batteries and gangway for Equinor job
  • Eastern Shipbuilding resumes operations

Lloyd's Listweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Flag revoked for Europe's only civilian rescue vessel
    The non-governmental organisation operating the Aquarius has flag requests pending with many European states
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why Brussels should end the current competition rules for carriers
    Listen to the latest edition of Lloyd's List's weekly podcast - your weekly briefing on the stories shaping shipping in...
  • Gard sees sharp fall in surplus after investment loss
    But club joins London, UK, Britannia and Steamship in declaring zero general increase, effectively setting a benchmark for marine mutuals...
  • The Interview: Olivier Josse
    Cargill's head of tankers Olivier Josse is remodelling the unit to focus on long-term charters linked mainly to newbuildings in...
  • Hyper-connected Hong Kong
    Strategically located at the centre of the fast-developing Asia-Pacific Region, Hong Kong is superbly connected to the rest of the...
  • Aegean Marine Petroleum claims up to $300m lost to fraud
    Bunker supplier's woes deepen as audit committee details extent of 'misappropriations' said to go back as far as 2010
  • Iran's oil to keep flowing amid US sanctions
    Iran's oil exports could fall to about 800,000 bpd by the middle of next year, says Facts Global Energy
  • Minoan Lines to install scrubbers on cruise ferries
    Grimaldi Group company says the move will make it the first Greek coastal operator to fully comply with new 2020...
  • Shipping stocks rally on signs of US-China thaw
    Uptick comes after the US and Chinese presidents had a phone call on Thursday, during which Xi said both he...
  • Trump flexes muscle to ease Port of Corpus Christi expansion
    Long-delayed development plans at Texas port may be put back on track after Donald Trump asked to end the 20-year...
  • EU urged to end special treatment for container line alliances
    The European Commission is asking for comments from industry stakeholders as it considers whether to renew the regulation that exempts...
  • ACL looks for UK flag alternatives as threat of no-deal Brexit looms
    ACL chief executive Andrew Abbott is considering both the Italian and Maltese ship registers as the carrier draws up contingency...
  • Daily Briefing
    Sweeping IMO reforms hit flag state opposition | Exclusive interview with Cargill's head of tankers Olivier Josse | Capital Product...
  • Plunging China demand hits US soyabean trade, says BIMCO report
    Mexico became the largest importer following a 34% increase, the next three markets at least doubled US imports this season

The Journal of Commerceweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • Trans-Pacific spot rates remain high ahead of possible GRI
  • Baltimore Local 333 walkout comes just two months after ILA pact
  • Shipping lobby questions OECD's 'ill-suited' call to end Europe block exemption
  • Analysis: Shipper buying - worsening specialty truck driver scarcity
  • IMO 2020 marks the beginning, not end, of low-emissions quest

TradeWindsweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • DHT Holdings sees 'very promising' VLCC market outlook
    DHT Holdings executives expressed confidence in a VLCC market recovery with the company positioned to ride an upturn in rates. The comments came after DHT reported strong third quarter numbers and divested its two aframax tankers at a price which reflected an upturn across the space this winter. DHT Holdings deepens VLCC scrubber investment as it quits aframax tanker market Pareto upgrades DHT
  • Bourbon looking for new investors
    Bourbon is looking to new financiers in a bid to keep a new strategic plan moving. In April, the Jacques de Chateauviex-led offshore shipping company secured a waiver to delay payments for a year in the face of EUR 1.12bn ($1.28bn) of outstanding loans and mounting losses. Layups top 180 ships at Bourbon But the company said Friday afternoon that there has been no renewal on that general waive
  • Buono to take superintendent role at Kings Point
    Former SeaRiver Maritime chief executive Jack Buono has been tapped to run the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Buono, an ExxonMobil unlimited master mariner before moving shoreside, will take the superintendent position at his alma mater 9 November. "Jack Buono is the ideal candidate to take the academy to the next level," said Maritime Administrator Mark Buzby. "He has impeccable credentials on t
  • Norbulk tanker freed off Congo
    Seafarers safe and well on bunker vessel attacked on 29 October.
  • GasLog flirts with special dividend and share buyback
    After posting impressive third quarter results and amidst record-breaking LNG spot rates, Gaslog is considering a special dividend or share buyback. Executives just won't say when. On its earnings conference call, chief executive Paul Wogan said he believed the LNG shipping market would be strong for the next few years, opening up the possibility of paying money back to shareholders. GasLog win
  • Waivers coming for Iranian crude buyers
    Implication on tanker markets will largely depend on the cap each consuming nation faces.
  • GasLog wins upgrade from JP Morgan
    JP Morgan has upgraded shares in Peter Livanos-backed GasLog given the momentum in the LNG market. GasLog calls for measured ordering as LNG fire burns bright LNG spot rates hover close to $200,000-per-day mark GasLog yesterday posted strong third quarter results at a time spot rates for LNG carriers are setting record levels. JP Morgan analyst Noah Parquette has raised his rating on GasLog fr
  • Ex-Seadrill man Byberg appointed Eidesvik CFO
    Broadband finance chief secures new role at Norwegian OSV owner.
  • UK issues warning after Red Sea pirate approach
    UKMTO says merchant vessel surrounded by three suspicious boats in Bab el Mandeb.
  • Great Eastern first Indian owner to opt for scrubbers
    Owner fitting exhaust cleaners to seven vessels.
  • Hunter speeds up deliveries as it orders eighth VLCC
    Arne Fredly company still has options for three more big tankers at DSME.
  • Aegean Marine probe results in sweeping fraud allegation
    The scheme allegedly benefited an unnamed former affiliate
  • Oceangold linked to two more aframax newbuilds
    John Dragnis company said to have inked more 2019 deliveries at Daehan.
  • Iino offloads LPGC veterans as profit rises
    Japanese owner boosted by following up on pledge to sell elderly tonnage.
  • DHT Holdings deepens VLCC scrubber investment as it quits aframax tanker market
    Company will have two thirds of its tankers fitted with scrubbers by 2020, busy third quarter report reveals.
  • Bimco moves ahead with IMO 2020 bunker clauses
    Owners organisation Bimco is pushing hard to finish work on two key IMO 2020 bunker clauses. The 2020 Global Marine Fuel Sulphur Content Clause, a general compliance provision, will be put forward for adoption by its documentary committee on 13 November. A first draft has also been prepared of a clause dealing with the transition to 0.5% sulphur content. Bimco: help us catch 'bad bunker' rogues
  • Vitol buys 50% stake in Nigerian oil company for $1.4bn
    A consortium led by Vitol has spent $1.407bn on a 50% interest in a Nigerian oil company. It has teamed up with Africa Oil Corp and Delonex Energy to acquire half of Petrobras Oil and Gas BV (POGBV). Vitol hold 50% of the consortium. Brazilian finance company BTG Pactual E&P will continue to own the remaining 50% of POGBV. Vitol emerges as charterer of NAT newbuild POGBV has an indirect 8% in
  • Island signs up OSV trio for five years' work
    Norwegian owner increases backlog in deals with Equinor, Lundin and Repsol.
  • Ocean Yield sees profit rise, but forecasts weaker outlook
    Oslo-listed ship leasing firm says focus will be on finding employment for off-hire FPSO.
  • US heightens security measures for vessels arriving from Iraq
    Only three of country's ports are said to be maintaining effective anti-terrorism measures.
  • Frontline increases scrubber installations to 40% of fleet
    Fredriksen-backed tanker owner has ordered 12 more sulphur cleaning devices for its ships.

American Shipperweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • ITF: Eye ending liner shipping competition protection
    International Transport Federation says industry "does not have unique characteristics that justify exemptions from competition law."
  • Alcohol industry cheers CBP rollout of CBMA claims
    Customs and Border Protection issued guidance allowing reduced excise tax rates for alcoholic beverage imports and released documents needed to claim them.
  • Panelists detail limited ISDS in USMCA
    Investor-state dispute settlement provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement are much scaled back from NAFTA's language.
  • Maritime History Notes: A pioneering containership
    The S.S. Fairland had a storied career before being converted for commercial operations.
  • Commentary: Brokers workhorses of tariff changes
    The role played in turbulent times deserves some credit and at least 15 minutes in the spotlight.
  • Trump removes 95 country-product pairs from GSP
    White House applies eligibility for the Generalized System of Preferences to few new country-product combinations.
  • CMA CGM sets low-sulfur surcharge for China
    The fee comes after China imposed a 0.5 percent sulfur limit in the two cities.
  • Maersk launches instant booking confirmation
    "Milestone for the entire industry" eliminates delays and gives customers visibility to sailing options.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
NOVEMBER 3, 2018
  • China may be biggest hurdle to US maximum pressure campaign on Iran: analysts
    During a call with reporters Friday, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin mentioned the Trump maximum pressure campaign on Iran six times.
  • Pompeo says US has 'laser focus of keeping oil prices stable'
    The US on Monday will issue temporary sanctions waivers allowing eight countries to keep importing Iranian oil, but two countries have agreed to end those deals within months while the other six have agreed to "greatly reduced levels," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday.
  • Russia's October liquids output hits record high
    Russia's crude oil and condensate production in October hit a record high of 11.412 million b/d, rising slightly on the previous month, with exports approaching their highest level over the past 18 months at 5.14 million b/d.
  • US offers Iran oil sanctions relief, but keeps market guessing
    India, South Korea and Japan almost certainly will receive exemptions when US sanctions on Iranian oil exports are reimposed Monday, and China, Turkey, the UAE and Taiwan probably will too, analysts told S&P Global Platts Friday.
  • Panama's September fuel oil sales decrease 15.19% on year
    Sales of fuel oil -- which is blended to produce marine bunker fuel or is used for power generation -- in Panama totaled 293,112 mt in September, down 15.19% year on year, data from the Panama Maritime Authority showed Friday.
  • Bunker supplier Aegean defrauded of up to $300 million: audit
    Greek bunker supplier Aegean Marine Petroleum lost up to $300 million due to misappropriation of assets by a former affiliate, Aegean said Friday, citing an audit it had commissioned.
  • Poor weather set to hit Malta bunker ops at weekend: sources
    Poor weather expected at the port of Malta over the weekend looked likely to cause difficulties for bunker operations, sources said Friday.
  • Novorossiisk bunker operations recovering after Thursday storm warning
    Bunkering operations at the Russian port of Novorossiisk have resumed following a storm warning Thursday, the port authority said Friday.
  • External: Marine Bunkering(Rotterdam)B.V.
  • S Korea to get US sanctions waiver on Iran oil imports for 180 days: sources
    "We have not received official notification from the US yet," a government official said.
  • BIMCO says '2020 Transitional Fuel Clause' to meet IMO's global sulfur limit rule imminent
    A first draft has been prepared and it will be discussed on November 13.
  • Seanergy Maritime inks deal with charterers for scrubbers ahead of IMO 2020 rule
    The charterers will cover 100% of the equipment and installation cost for retrofitting the vessels with scrubbers.
  • Volatile VLGC rates dip to near 2-month low even as LPG activity picks up
    Only two cargo cancellations were heard for October loading from the US Gulf Coast, as the arbitrage to Asia was wide open.
  • Iraq's AISSOT completes first bunker supply at Umm Qasr port
    So far, its bunker barge MT Al Qurna had already carried out two supplies.
  • France's CMA CGM to have low sulfur surcharge for Shanghai, Ningbo ports
    The surcharge will apply to containers being shipped from/to the ports of Shanghai and Ningbo from November 15, it said.
  • ARA fuel oil stocks remain below 1 million mt on Singapore arb: PJK
    "Product is still available but it's all heading to Singapore," a fuel oil trader said.
  • INTERVIEW: Iranian oil unlikely to vanish from India's radar - IOC chairman
    "We are creating capacity to supply bunker fuel to meet IMO specifications," Singh said.
  • Bunkering at Rotterdam hampered by BP jetty maintenance
    "Loadings are facing delays of 4-5 days," a supplier said.
  • TRADER NOTE: Bunker trader Muneaki Momose leaves Itochu Enex
    His last day at Itochu Enex was October 31.

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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
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.
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
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
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
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